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1950s Maps of Chautauqua, New York

Explore 4 historic maps of Chautauqua from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Chautauqua's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Chautauqua's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Chautauqua, NY maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Chautauqua, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Chautauqua, 1956 Print
    1954 Chautauqua
    1956 Print · USGS
    The mid-century resort and educational character of the lake is captured here just as post-war recreation reached its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Wild Rose Cem or explore landmarks like the Amphitheater and the Pennsylvania RR.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Hartfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hartfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Hartfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Chautauqua County is captured here at the head of the lake, showing the rural crossroads and rail lines that connected these upland farms. Genealogists can trace family sites near Evergreen Cem, Coes Corners, and the Howard Hill Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Sherman, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Sherman, 1957 Print
    1954 Sherman
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Chautauqua County in the mid-fifties is defined by the rail corridor and dairy lands surrounding Sherman. Genealogists and historians can trace family road names and locate rural landmarks like Slab City, Porter Cem, and the RR Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Westfield, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Westfield, 1957 Print
    1954 Westfield
    1957 Print · USGS
    Westfield and the Chautauqua lakefront are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the New York State Thruway was being carved through the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Old St James Cemetery, the Drive-in Theater, and the lakeside docks at Barcelona.
    5 unique versions available
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