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1952 Map of Rochester West

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Rochester West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Kodak Park dominates the industrial landscape of northwest Rochester in this mid-century survey, reflecting the era's significant manufacturing presence near the Genesee River. The map captures a period of post-war suburban transition where established settlements like Greece and Gates Center began to bridge the gap between rural Monroe County and the city core. This geography is defined by a dense network of institutional sites, including Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, St Bernards Seminary, and the Nazareth Convent.

Transportation patterns are highlighted by the New York Central Railroad and the path of the Erie Canal (Abandoned), which still marked the landscape even after its primary commercial use had ended. Local landmarks such as Aquinas Memorial Stadium and the Rochester Airport serve as focal points for the community's civic and transit life. In the western reaches, older crossroads like Coldwater and Elmgrove retain their identity near the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks.