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1951 Map of Rush

Name: 1951 Topographic Map of Rush
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1952
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1952

About this map

Genesee River and Honeoye Creek converge in this northern New York landscape, defining a region where river bottomlands meet the upland ridges of Lima and Avon. The 1951 geography reveals a dense network of early transportation, with the Pennsylvania RR, Lehigh Valley RR, and Erie RR all traversing the terrain to serve settlements like Golah, West Rush, and Rush.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous small burial grounds, including Warren Cem, Cox Cem, and Oak Ridge Cem. Significant institutional presence is marked by the State Industrial School near the northern boundary. The map captures the transition from the bustling village of Avon to the rural expanses along Poplar Hill Road and Bronson Hill Road, providing a clear record of mid-century land use and infrastructure before major modern developments altered the Genesee Valley corridor.