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1971 Map of Rush

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Rush
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Genesee River and its major tributaries, Honeoye Creek and Conesus Creek, define the topography of this region during the early 1970s. The landscape reflects a transition from traditional rural hamlets like Rush and West Rush toward more modern infrastructure, marked by a network of pipelines and a prominent Radio Tower. Transportation history is clearly etched into the land, featuring the routes of the Lehigh Valley and Erie-Lackawanna railroads, alongside an Old Railroad Grade that speaks to the area's evolving transit patterns.

Local development is concentrated around the town of Avon, which serves as a hub with its High Sch and Middle Sch. The map records numerous gravel extraction sites, such as the Gravel Pit Kavanaugh, highlighting the industrial importance of the region's glacial deposits. Notable local landmarks include the Thunder Ridge Country Club and the small settlements of Golah and Five Points, providing a detailed view of Monroe and Livingston Counties before significant suburban expansion.