Geographic resources
A variety of documents covering geographical information about Rochester, New York, and surrounding areas.
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Rochester
| Document | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| City limits (JPG) | A map of changes to the Rochester village and city limits from 1817 to 1980. | September 15, 2018 |
| Street name catalog (PDF) | A list of every street in Rochester since its founding as an unincorporated community in 1811. | January 20, 2019 |
| Street name changes (PDF) | A list of street name changes in Rochester since its founding as an unincorporated community in 1811. | July 10, 2020 |
| Potential street name changes (PDF) | Additional street name changes identified by the staff of the Rochester Public Library in their compilation Changes in names of Rochester city streets, but otherwise unverified. | November 2, 2018 |
Surrounding areas
| Document | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Monroe County city and village incorporations (PDF) | Establishment dates and notes for all incorporated municipalities in Monroe County, including defunct villages. | September 13, 2018 |
| Village limits (JPG) | Maps of changes to the boundaries of Monroe County's villages. |
September 15, 2018 |
| Vicinity street name changes (PDF) | A list of street name changes in the towns and counties surrounding Rochester and Monroe County since 1887. | July 10, 2020 |
| Defunct street names (PDF) | A list of streets in Rochester and the surrounding towns and counties that no longer exist or were never built. | July 10, 2020 |