The Thousand Acre Swamp and its associated Thousand Acre Brook dominate the central landscape of this Monroe County region, illustrating a complex wetland ecosystem situated between developing residential corridors. To the south, the village of Penfield and East Penfield sit near the winding banks of Irondequoit Creek, while the northern portion of the map is anchored by the community of Webster and its surrounding suburban growth. Genealogists will find this area particularly detailed, with numerous established burial sites such as the Webster Rural Cem, Oakwood Cem, and the Pioneer Burying Ground providing a window into the early settlement patterns of the township. The eastern edge transition toward Union Hill and Roseland showcases the steady expansion of local road networks like Salt Rd and Co Rd 3 as they bridge the gap between historic hamlet centers and modern residential subdivisions like Woodsboro Farms.
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1895 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1895 · Ontario Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1898 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1899 · Ontario Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Macedon
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Ontario Beach
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Rochester
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1931 · Mendon Ponds
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1931 · Rochester East
USGS Topo · 1:24,000