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1961 Map of Rochester

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Genesee River and Oswego River define the industrial and maritime character of this shoreline region during the early 1960s. The map illustrates the dominance of the New York Central railroad and the New York State Thruway as they connect major urban centers like Rochester and Syracuse. The Finger Lakes' northern tips, including Cayuga Lake and Seneca Lake, appear alongside the extensive wetlands of the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

Maritime history is well-represented by a string of navigational aids such as the Sodus Outer Light and the Fair Haven Outer Light. Across the international boundary in Lake Ontario, the Canadian presence is noted by Camp Picton RCAF and landmarks like Point Petre Lighthouse. The spatial organization of the landscape reflects the post-war expansion of suburbs like Fairport, Webster, and North Syracuse, while maintaining clear delineations between the agricultural heartland and the bustling ports of Oswego and Rochester.