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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cayuga County, New York

Explore 86 historic maps of Cayuga County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cayuga County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Cayuga County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Cayuga County, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Baldwinsville
    1900 Map of Baldwinsville
    1900 Baldwinsville
    1900 Print · USGS
    Onondaga and Oswego counties are seen here at the close of the nineteenth century, when the Erie Canal still drove local commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through canal towns like Jordan and river hubs like Baldwinsville and Phoenix.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Oswego
    1900 Map of Oswego
    1900 Oswego
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Oswego and Cayuga Counties at the turn of the century is a hub of maritime and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of four major railroads serving lakefront communities like North Fairhaven and the historic grounds of Fort Ontario.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 1900 Map of Fulton
    1900 Map of Fulton
    1900 Fulton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Oswego County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of industry and agriculture along the Oswego River. Researchers can trace the legacy of vanished depots and hamlets like Bundy Crossing, Gilbert Mills, and Seneca Hill during the height of the steam-rail era.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Skaneateles
    1902 Map of Skaneateles
    1902 Skaneateles
    1902 Print · USGS
    Onondaga and Cayuga counties come alive in the Victorian era as a network of steamboats and short-line railroads connects lakeside hamlets. Trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Mottville, the Skaneateles RR, and remote landings like Gregory Ldg.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Moravia
    1902 Map of Moravia
    1902 Moravia
    1902 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Cayuga and Tompkins counties are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, when small hamlets thrived along the rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names and vanished post offices at Goosetree, Morse Mill, and Grotto.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1902 Map of Genoa
    1902 Map of Genoa
    1902 Genoa
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived on water and rail transport at the turn of the century, centered on the transit hub of Cayuga Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Steamboat Route and find historic sites like Wells College and Taughannic Falls.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1902 Map of Weedsport
    1902 Map of Weedsport
    1902 Weedsport
    1902 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the turn of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Erie Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Weedsport and Port Byron, or locate landmarks like the Brick Church and the Canal Basin at Montezuma.
    10 unique versions available
  22. 1902 Map of Auburn
    1902 Map of Auburn
    1902 Auburn
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the turn of the century as a hub of rail lines and canal traffic. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings from Union Springs to Throopsville, including the complex rail junctions at Cayuga Junction and Aurelius Sta.
    9 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Ludlowville, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Ludlowville, 1956 Print
    1942 Ludlowville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cayuga Lake and its dramatic ravines are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of lakeside industry and rural life. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line past the Salt Works or find family roots near Ludlowville and German Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Groton, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Groton, 1956 Print
    1942 Groton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County rural life is captured here during the early war years, showing a landscape defined by small hamlets and a remarkable number of local schools. Trace the old Lehigh Valley rail line and locate landmarks like the George Junior Republic or Red Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1942 Map of Sheldrake, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Sheldrake, 1960 Print
    1942 Sheldrake
    1960 Print · USGS
    The shores of Cayuga Lake are captured here during the early 1940s, showcasing a rural landscape of crossroads hamlets and lakeside points. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Parker Cem, Wells College, and the rail depot at King Ferry Sta.
  34. 1942 Map of Genoa, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Genoa, 1960 Print
    1942 Genoa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern Cayuga County during the early years of the war was a landscape of tightly-knit crossroad hamlets and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Poplar Ridge, Little Hollow, and multiple burial grounds like Maplewood Cem.
  37. 1942 Map of Trumansburg, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Trumansburg, 1960 Print
    1942 Trumansburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The western shore of Cayuga Lake during the early years of the war shows a landscape of busy rail lines and lakeside landings. Researchers can trace family roots at Grove Cemetery or explore the rural layout of Trumansburg, Podunk, and Halseyville.
  40. 1943 Map of Moravia
    1943 Map of Moravia
    1943 Moravia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Cayuga County's valley farms and steep ravines are captured here in the early 1940s, centered on the village of Moravia. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous landmarks like Baker Cem, Wilson Corners, and a dozen district schools including School No 9.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1943 Map of Ludlowville
    1943 Map of Ludlowville
    1943 Ludlowville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region during the early war years reveals a landscape of industrial lakeside sites and quiet upland farm districts. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through numerous landmarks like Pine Grove Cem, Jacksonville, and the Salt Works at Myers.
  46. 1943 Map of Jordan
    1943 Map of Jordan
    1943 Jordan
    1943 Print · USGS
    Jordan and Elbridge are centers of industry and transit during the mid-forties, where the old canal system meets the modern rail era. Trace the path of the ERIE CANAL, locate family roots at MAPLE GROVE CEM, or find old schoolhouses like School No 11 and School No 12.
  49. 1943 Map of Lysander
    1943 Map of Lysander
    1943 Lysander
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Seneca River valley in the early 1940s is shown here as a landscape of thriving rural hamlets and extensive canal infrastructure. Trace the network of old schoolhouses and cemeteries from Lysander to Plainville, or locate the family lands at Baird Corners.
  52. 1943 Map of West Groton
    1943 Map of West Groton
    1943 West Groton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County was a landscape of close-knit farming hamlets and rural school districts in the years before mid-century. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Munson Corner, the North Lansing Cem, and the path of the Lehigh Valley RR.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1943 Map of Montezuma
    1943 Map of Montezuma
    1943 Montezuma
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Cayuga County marshlands are captured here during the Second World War as the region’s massive river and canal systems were being managed for conservation. You can trace the early path of the Erie Canal (Abandoned) or find family sites near Port Byron and Murray Cem.
  58. 1943 Map of Genoa
    1943 Map of Genoa
    1943 Genoa
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Cayuga County appears as a network of rural hamlets and creek valleys in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and landmarks like King Ferry, Five Corners, and the Maplewood Cem.
  61. 1943 Map of Oswego West
    1943 Map of Oswego West
    1943 Oswego West
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oswego and its harbor front on Lake Ontario during the early years of the war, showing a landscape defined by schools, chapels, and the historic Fort Ontario. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and communities near Fruit Valley, Irish Settlement Cem, and School No 10.
  64. 1943 Map of Trumansburg
    1943 Map of Trumansburg
    1943 Trumansburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Cayuga Lake come alive in this wartime survey, showing the agricultural heartland between Seneca and Tompkins Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like St James Cem, School No 24, and the lakeside landings at Bergen Beach.
  67. 1943 Map of Cayuga
    1943 Map of Cayuga
    1943 Cayuga
    1943 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Cayuga Lake and the Montezuma wetlands are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Farnam Cem and Polk Corners, alongside the tracks of the New York Central Railroad.
  70. 1943 Map of Spafford
    1943 Map of Spafford
    1943 Spafford
    1943 Print · USGS
    The steep shorelines of Skaneateles and Otisco Lakes appear here during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous named cemeteries like Kelloggsville Cem and schools such as School No 7.
  73. 1943 Map of Groton
    1943 Map of Groton
    1943 Groton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County during the 1940s is mapped here in detail, showing a landscape of established dairy farms and rail-dependent villages. Genealogists can trace family land via numerous crossroads like Jones Corners and find old schoolhouses including the Mud Schoolhouse Corners.
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