Old Maps of Downtown Jamestown, Jamestown

Explore 10 old maps of Downtown Jamestown, spanning from 1905 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1905 Map of Jamestown
    1905 Map of Jamestown
    1905 Jamestown
    1905 Print · USGS
    Jamestown and the surrounding Chautauqua County valleys are captured here at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace early rail corridors like the Erie R.R. and locate family-named landmarks in Frewsburg, Ellington, and Kiantone.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Jamestown
    1942 Map of Jamestown
    1942 Jamestown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Jamestown and the Chautauqua County interior are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by industry and deep-set river valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots in old settlements like Frewsburg, Gerry, and the Rutledge Conewango PO.

  3. 1954 Map of Jamestown, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Jamestown, 1956 Print
    1954 Jamestown
    1956 Print · USGS
    Jamestown and its neighboring valleys in the mid-fifties show a bustling industrial center transitioning into Chautauqua County farmland. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like Mt Olivet Cem, Lillian Dickson Sch, and the outlying hamlet of Frewsburg.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Buffalo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula thrive during the mid-twentieth century industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named points and early settlements from Dunkirk Light to the Allegany Indian Reservation.

  5. 1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Buffalo
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier and Western New York are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital industrial and maritime nexus between the U.S. and Canada. Researchers can trace the path of the Welland Canal, locate the Allegany Indian Reservation, or find family sites near Chautauqua Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Buffalo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here during the mid-1960s industrial peak. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Erie Railroad, locate the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, or find historic sites like Fort Erie.

  7. 1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Buffalo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western New York and Ontario's Golden Horseshoe meet in the early seventies, spanning from the industrial waterfronts of Buffalo to the hills of Allegany State Park. Trace the paths of the Welland Canal and Erie Lackawanna railroad through the lakefront towns of Dunkirk and Port Colborne.

  8. 1979 Map of Jamestown, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Jamestown, 1980 Print
    1979 Jamestown
    1980 Print · USGS
    Jamestown and its surrounding Chautauqua County townships are shown here during the late 1970s, illustrating the transition from urban industry to river valley farmland. Genealogists can trace family names and local history across Falconer, Frewsburg, and Kiantone, while locating sites like Mt Olivet Cem and Riverside Sch.

  9. 1986 Map of Jamestown
    1986 Map of Jamestown
    1986 Jamestown
    1986 Print · USGS
    Chautauqua County and the Lake Erie shoreline are captured in the mid-eighties as the region balanced its industrial rail hubs with lakeside culture. Local historians can trace the grounds of the Chautauqua Institution, the expansion of Jamestown, and rural landmarks like Sunset Hill Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2023 Map of Jamestown, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Jamestown, 2023 Print
    2023 Jamestown
    2023 Print · USGS
    Jamestown and the Chautauqua County valley corridors are captured here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by its waterways. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use across sites like Stillwater Cem, Laska Airport, and the Conewango Creek Water Trail.

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