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1920 Map of Rochester

Name: 1920 Topographic Map of Rochester
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1931
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1931

About this map

The Genesee River serves as the central artery for this industrial corridor, winding through Rochester toward its outlet at Lake Ontario. During this era of transition, the city's growth is clearly mapped alongside the legacy of the Erie Canal and an intricate network of competing rail lines, including the New York Central and Hudson River R R. To the north, the lakefront is defined by recreational and maritime hubs such as Charlotte, Ontario Beach, and the Genesee L H.

The eastern landscape is dominated by the steep, finger-like topography of Irondequoit Bay, where settlements like Sea Breeze and Glen Haven overlook the water. Moving south, the map details the rural-to-suburban shifts in Brighton, Pittsford, and Henrietta. Of particular interest to local historians is the placement of the State Industrial School near the southern edge and the various rail junctions like Genesee Junction and Mortimer, which once anchored the region's transport economy.