2023 Map of Rochester West

About this map

The Genesee River and the historic Erie Canal anchor this western portion of the Rochester metropolitan area, illustrating the enduring influence of 19th-century transportation on modern urban layout. Densely developed residential neighborhoods and industrial zones such as Kodak Park characterize the eastern half, while the western reaches around West Greece and Elmgrove retain a more suburban character. Numerous historic burial grounds are dispersed throughout the landscape, including the large Holy Sepulchre Cem and the more specialized Waad Hakolel Cem. Educational institutions like the University of Rochester and Bryant and Stratton College Greece are prominent landmarks. The map also traces the winding courses of several waterways, such as Round Pond Creek and Larkin Creek, which weave through established communities like Greece and Gates Center.