1920 Map of Rochester

About this map

The Genesee River serves as the central artery for this industrial corridor as it flows north toward Lake Ontario, bisecting a landscape defined by an intricate network of rail and water transport. The map documents the city's expansion just after the completion of the modern Barge Canal, which arcs across the southern suburbs through Brighton and Gates. This period shows a transition from rural townships to suburban nodes, with numerous rail stations like South Greece Station and Genesee Junction anchoring smaller communities.