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1943 Map of Rose

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Rose
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

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Sodus Bay dominates the northern landscape of this Wayne County survey, with its intricate shoreline defined by Thornton Pt, Hunter Pt, and the sheltered waters of Sawmill Cove. The region's mid-century rural character is evidenced by a dense network of district schools, from Sch No 4 near the bay to School No 8 further south, marking the social centers of these farming communities. The Sodus Bay Branch of the railroad cuts through the terrain, supporting the agricultural economy of North Rose and Rose.

The infrastructure of the early 1940s is detailed through named thoroughfares such as Pre-emption Road and Ridge Road, which connect established hamlets like York Settlement and Alton. In the lowlands, the geography is shaped by the sprawling Huckleberry Swamp and the various tributaries, including First Creek and Second Creek, that feed toward the Great Lakes drainage system. Local history is anchored by landmarks like the Barton Cem and several community-specific settlements like Lummisville and Glenmark.