1953 Map of Rose

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Sodus Bay dominates the northern reaches of this Wayne County landscape, where the southern shore of Lake Ontario meets a complex network of inlets and points including Thornton Point and Nicholas Pt. The mid-century agricultural character of the region is evident in the scattered hamlets of North Rose, South Sodus, and Wayne Center, all connected by a grid of rural roads like Brick Church Rd and Lime Kiln Rd. The New York Central railroad cuts through the terrain, serving the local economy near Alton and Glenmark. To the south, the expansive Huckleberry Swamp and the drainage of Black Brook illustrate the low-lying, marshy pockets that shaped local development and land use. Genealogists can find specific burial grounds such as Rose Cem and Barton Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Brick Church and a Pumping Sta.