Old Maps of Sterling, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sterling with 44 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Sterling has changed over the decades.


Sterling, NY maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1943 Map of Hannibal
    1943 Map of Hannibal
    1943 Hannibal
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oswego and Cayuga counties are shown here during the war years, when the landscape was a dense network of family farms and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous numbered schools and local landmarks like Bethel Cem, Martville, and the Lehigh Valley railroad line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Fair Haven
    1943 Map of Fair Haven
    1943 Fair Haven
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Cayuga and Wayne Counties during the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of bays, orchards, and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family names at Springbrook Cem or locate old rail stops at Sterling Junction and Crocketts.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Red Creek
    1943 Map of Red Creek
    1943 Red Creek
    1943 Print · USGS
    Upper New York state during the early 1940s shows a landscape of small farming hamlets and rural school districts along the Wayne and Cayuga county line. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like French Cem, early landmarks like the Airport, and old district schoolhouses.

  7. 1943 Map of West Ninemile Point
    1943 Map of West Ninemile Point
    1943 West Ninemile Point
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Cayuga County shoreline along Lake Ontario is captured here during the early years of the 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape of Sterling, finding landmarks like School No 12 and Ninemile Cr.

  8. 1954 Map of Hannibal, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Hannibal, 1955 Print
    1954 Hannibal
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Oswego and Cayuga County line comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of rail-fed hamlets and agricultural crossroads. Researchers can trace family sites at Bethel Cem, follow the New York Central Railroad past Metcalf Siding, or explore small centers like Martville.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of West Ninemile Point, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of West Ninemile Point, 1955 Print
    1954 West Ninemile Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Cayuga County shoreline meets the deep waters of the lake in the mid-1950s, showing a quiet coastal landscape. You can trace the rural roads and early settlements like Moon Beach near the mouth of Ninemile Creek and West Ninemile Point.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Oswego West, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Oswego West, 1955 Print
    1954 Oswego West
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline near Oswego is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the city's growth alongside its deep military and educational roots. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Irish Settlement, Rice Cemetery, and Saint Marys Chapel.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Fair Haven, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Fair Haven, 1956 Print
    1954 Fair Haven
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cayuga County meets the Great Lakes in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of protected bays and rural crossroads. Local historians can locate ancestral sites like McArthur Cem or trace the early paths of Sterling Sta and the Marine Railway.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Victory, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Victory, 1956 Print
    1954 Victory
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Wayne and Cayuga counties is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape shaped by glacial drumlins. Researchers can locate the Schuler Farms Landing Field, several rural cemeteries like French Cem, and the waters of Duck Lake.

  13. 1954 Map of Weedsport, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Weedsport, 1961 Print
    1954 Weedsport
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is captured here as the new thruway begins to reshape the historic canal and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal and New York Central through Port Byron, or locate family landmarks like Brick Ch and Schuler Farms Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Rochester
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail and water commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the New York Central through canal towns like Newark or explore the coastal landmarks around Sackets Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1960 Map of Oswego, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Oswego, 1961 Print
    1960 Oswego
    1961 Print · USGS
    Lake Ontario's southern shore and the busy port of Oswego are shown here during the early sixties. Researchers can trace the waterfront legacy of Fort Ontario, the New York Central tracks, and rural landmarks like St Joseph Chapel or School No 9.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Rochester
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and Finger Lakes frontier are shown here at the height of the mid-century infrastructure boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road evolution from Sackets Harbor down to the New York State Thruway, passing through centers like Pulaski and Adams Center.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Rochester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upstate New York's industrial heartland is captured here during a period of significant growth between the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of canal towns and rail hubs from Rochester to Syracuse, noting features like the Erie Canal and the New York State Thruway.

  18. 1978 Map of Hannibal
    1978 Map of Hannibal
    1978 Hannibal
    1978 Print · USGS
    The intersection of Oswego and Cayuga counties comes into sharp focus during the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by crossroads hamlets and creek valleys. Researchers can trace local lineage through family sites like Mosher Cem and Bethel Cem, or locate landmarks such as Metcalf Siding and the Quarry.

  19. 1985 Map of Syracuse
    1985 Map of Syracuse
    1985 Syracuse
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established canal towns and growing metropolitan suburbs linked by rail and water. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, find the boundaries of Montezuma Marsh, and locate regional landmarks like Oneida Lake and Chimney Bluffs.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 2010 Map of Victory, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Victory, 2010 Print
    2010 Victory
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Wolcott, Butler, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Fair Haven, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fair Haven, 2010 Print
    2010 Fair Haven
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Wolcott, Victory, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Hannibal, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hannibal, 2010 Print
    2010 Hannibal
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Oswego, Granby, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Oswego West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Oswego West, 2010 Print
    2010 Oswego West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Oswego, Oswego, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of West Ninemile Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of West Ninemile Point, 2010 Print
    2010 West Ninemile Point
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Moon Beach, Wayne County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Hannibal, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hannibal, 2013 Print
    2013 Hannibal
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Oswego, Granby, and other nearby areas

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