1950s Maps of Portland, New York

Explore 3 historic maps of Portland 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 Portland'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 Portland's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Portland, NY maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Brocton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Brocton, 1956 Print
    1954 Brocton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline was in a state of rapid change during the mid-fifties as the Thruway cut through established farmland. Researchers can trace family roots through the Pecor Cem or locate vintage landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Van Buren Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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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