1943 Map of Sheldrake

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Wells College dominates the northern shoreline of Cayuga Lake in this mid-century survey, situated at the edge of the historic village of Aurora. The landscape is defined by the steep gullies and waterfalls common to the Finger Lakes region, including Moonshine Falls and Oak Tree Falls, which cut through the uplifted terrain toward the lakefront. Significant transportation infrastructure of the era is evident along both shores, most notably the Lehigh Valley Railroad corridor which services remote points like Willets and Kings Ferry Station.