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1940s Maps of Cato, New York

Explore 4 historic maps of Cato from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Cato's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cato's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Cato, NY maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 1943 Map of Cato
    1943 Map of Cato
    1943 Cato
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Cayuga County in the 1940s shows a landscape of drumlins and dairy farms centered on the village of Cato. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh Valley railroad and find historic local sites like Union Hill Cem and School No 9.
  10. 1943 Map of Weedsport
    1943 Map of Weedsport
    1943 Weedsport
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is defined by its deep layering of transport history as the modern Barge Canal replaces the original Erie route. Researchers can trace the transition between eras at the Weedsport Canal Terminal and the Erie Canal (Abandoned), or locate family sites like La Due Cem and Brick Church.
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