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Old Maps of Portland, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Portland with 31 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 Portland has changed over the decades.

Portland, NY maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Westfield
    1899 Map of Westfield
    1899 Westfield
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the village of Westfield are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, when railroads dominated the Chautauqua County landscape. Trace the parallel routes of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern R. R. and find local stops like Prospect Sta. and Barcelona.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Dunkirk
    1900 Map of Dunkirk
    1900 Dunkirk
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and Chautauqua hills are shown here in the late nineteenth century during a peak era of railroad expansion. Genealogists can trace early post offices like Van Buren (Cushing P.O.) and established towns such as Fredonia and Brocton.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Dunkirk
    1943 Map of Dunkirk
    1943 Dunkirk
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal industry and rural spiritualist retreats meet in Chautauqua County during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Nickel Plate and find local landmarks like Lily Dale, Cushing (PO), and the County Hospital.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 2010 Map of Hartfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hartfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Hartfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Chautauqua Lake is shown here in the early 2000s, featuring the waterside communities of Hartfield and Mayville. Genealogists can trace family names at Evergreen Cemetery and Kelley Cemetery or locate the airfield at Dart Airport.
  37. 2010 Map of Westfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Westfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Westfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the dramatic Chautauqua Creek gorge define this portion of Western New York in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Union Cemetery or trace the local agricultural economy through Vine City Dairy and Johnson Estate Winery.
  40. 2010 Map of Brocton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brocton, 2010 Print
    2010 Brocton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chautauqua County comes into focus in this late-era survey of the lakefront and its agricultural interior. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Pecor Cemetery, explore the layout of Brocton, and trace the paths of Little Canadaway Creek as they meet the shore.
  43. 2010 Map of Westfield OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Westfield OE N, 2010 Print
    2010 Westfield OE N
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County is captured at the start of the 2010s, showing the intersection of water and land. Researchers can trace local infrastructure along the coast including E Forest Ave and the waters of Lake Erie.
  46. 2013 Map of Brocton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brocton, 2013 Print
    2013 Brocton
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline near Brocton appears in detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Pecor Cemetery or explore the coastal developments at Van Buren Point and Vineyard.
  49. 2013 Map of Westfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Westfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Westfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Coastal life and inland agriculture meet in Chautauqua County during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial grounds at Old Saint James Cem and explore landmarks like Vine City Dairy and Barcelona.
  52. 2013 Map of Westfield OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Westfield OE N, 2013 Print
    2013 Westfield OE N
    2013 Print · USGS
    The open waters and shoreline of Chautauqua County are captured in this early 21st-century survey. Researchers can trace the coastal interface of Lake Erie and locate specific local landmarks like the Sugar Hill Golf Course and E Forest Ave.
  55. 2013 Map of Hartfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hartfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Hartfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline and surrounding highlands are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local lineage through rural landmarks like Evergreen Cem, the Triangle Camp, and the waters of Bear Lake.
  58. 2016 Map of Hartfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hartfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Hartfield
    2016 Print · USGS
    Chautauqua County’s northern highlands meet the lakefront in this modern era survey of the hills between Mayville and Bear Lake. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cem or Pleasantville Cem, while tracing the rural road networks through Dean and Hartfield.
  61. 2016 Map of Brocton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Brocton, 2016 Print
    2016 Brocton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Coastal Chautauqua County meets the inland agricultural belt in the mid-2010s, showing the settled landscape between the lake and the southern hills. Genealogists and locals can trace family footprints near Pecor Cem or explore the lakefront layouts of Van Buren Point and Greencrest.
  64. 2016 Map of Westfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Westfield, 2016 Print
    2016 Westfield
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the deep gorge of Chautauqua Creek dominate this area during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Union Cemetery and trace the historic port at Barcelona or the high peaks of Mt Baldy.
  67. 2016 Map of Westfield OE N, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Westfield OE N, 2016 Print
    2016 Westfield OE N
    2016 Print · USGS
    Lake Erie waters stretch across this mid-2010s survey of the Chautauqua County coast. Geographers and local historians can trace the precise shoreline where the land meets Lake Erie, marked by the edge of E Forest Ave.
  70. 2019 Map of Hartfield, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hartfield, 2019 Print
    2019 Hartfield
    2019 Print · USGS
    Upper Chautauqua County is captured here in the late 2010s, showing the interface between the hills and the northern tip of Chautauqua Lake. Family historians can trace local landmarks like Evergreen Cem or the smaller Pleasantville Cem and the settlement at Hartfield.
  73. 2019 Map of Westfield OE N, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Westfield OE N, 2019 Print
    2019 Westfield OE N
    2019 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline meets the open waters of the Great Lakes in this late 2010s coastal survey. Researchers can trace the path of the lakefront road network, including E Lake Rd and E Forest Ave as they border the expanse of Lake Erie.
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