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1971 Map of Webster

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Webster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Webster and Penfield serve as the primary hubs in this 1970s suburban landscape, illustrating the rapid post-war growth of eastern Monroe County. The map documents a dense network of educational and religious institutions, including St Pauls Ch, Schlegel Road Sch, and Bay Trail Jr High Sch, which reflect the expanding residential footprint of the era. The presence of the Penn Central rail line cutting through the landscape highlights the persistent connection between these growing towns and the regional industrial economy.

While development pushes outward, natural features like the Thousand Acre Swamp and Irondequoit Creek remain prominent. These protected or low-lying areas contrast sharply with the planned grids of new subdivisions like West Webster and Roseland. For local historians, the sheet preserves specific mid-century landmarks such as the Drive-in Theater and the Webster Rural Cem, offering a detailed view of the community infrastructure just before the further urbanization of the late 20th century.