1942 Map of Springwater

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Hemlock Lake, Canadice Lake, and Honeoye Lake define this Finger Lakes landscape, where the town of Springwater sits at the foot of the Springwater Valley. This 1942 survey by the Tennessee Valley Authority and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers shows a rural settlement pattern dominated by numbered schoolhouses and family-named landmarks like Marrowback Hill and Bald Hill. The Erie RR cuts through the valley floor, connecting the agricultural economy to the wider region. High on the ridges, small hamlets like Tabor Corners and Canadice Corners are surrounded by landmarks such as Evergreen Cem and Ford Cem, which offer significant genealogical value. The presence of Willow Beach on the Honeoye shoreline suggests early recreational development alongside traditional farming life in Ontario and Livingston Counties.