Middle Falls is a named waterfall feature in the Monroe area of New York.
The U.S. Geological Survey records this feature at 43.176380, -77.627970. The map link opens that geographic point so you can understand where the feature lies in relation to the surrounding area.
This entry currently provides a source-backed location record. A visitor route, public-access status, seasonal advice, and an original on-the-ground review have not been verified for this listing.
The GNIS record places the feature on the Rochester West USGS topographic map. That is a map-sheet name, not a confirmation that the waterfall sits in a town of the same name.
Geographic & name notes
The following public-domain notes are reproduced from the USGS names database. They may describe historical naming or geography; they do not establish present-day access.
The central of three large waterfalls on the Genesee River in Rochester, N.Y. The falls is approximately 25 feet in height. The nature of the falls has been altered over time by structures to divert water to the penstock of a hydroelectric power station.
"Middle Falls" is that name that has been applied to this waterfall for many years. It previously was known by other names, but they no longer are in use.
Plan a visit carefully
Identify the managing landowner or agency and a lawful visitor route before setting out. A mapped waterfall can be on private, tribal, protected, or inaccessible land. Do not treat the feature coordinate as a parking location or a driving destination.
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Not yet researched for this entry.
A correctly identified, reusable photograph is still being sourced.
Sources & further reading
- USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) — feature 2831523 ↗
- USGS — how GNIS records are defined ↗
