Old Maps of Ripley, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ripley with 20 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 Ripley has changed over the decades.


Ripley, 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

  2. 1905 Map of Clymer
    1905 Map of Clymer
    1905 Clymer
    1905 Print · USGS
    Western Chautauqua County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of busy rail corridors and small rural hamlets. Genealogists can trace family roots through crossroads like Sheldon Corners or follow the old tracks through Sherman and Panama Sta.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1913 Map of North East, 1962 Print
    1913 Map of North East, 1962 Print
    1913 North East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and the Pennsylvania-New York border come alive in this survey of the pre-war lakefront and interior. Genealogists can locate dozens of early district schools and family landmarks like Colts Station, Lowville, and the McCord School.

  4. 1915 Map of North East
    1915 Map of North East
    1915 North East
    1915 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County at the height of its early twentieth-century rail and fruit-growing era shows a landscape transitioning from bustling lake ports to quiet hilltop farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous rural schoolhouses and small hubs like Philipsville, Colts Station, and Moorheadville.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1939 Map of Clymer, 1957 Print
    1939 Map of Clymer, 1957 Print
    1939 Clymer
    1957 Print · USGS
    Chautauqua County’s rural uplands are shown here just before the 1940s, highlighting a network of rail-side hamlets and crossroads. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Raters Corners and Sheldon Corners or trace the Pennsylvania rail line.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1941 Map of Clymer, 1945 Print
    1941 Map of Clymer, 1945 Print
    1941 Clymer
    1945 Print · USGS
    Chautauqua County at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of highland dairy farms and vital rail links. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sheldon Corners, find the Nettle Hill Sch, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through Sherman.

  7. 1943 Map of North East
    1943 Map of North East
    1943 North East
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of productive orchards and lakeside communities at the Pennsylvania-New York border. Family historians can locate dozens of neighborhood schoolhouses and rural crossroads like Colts Station, Gospel Hill Sch, and Orchard Beach.

  8. 1954 Map of South Ripley, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of South Ripley, 1956 Print
    1954 South Ripley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Western Chautauqua County is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a rural landscape of upland farms and deep ravines before the expansion of modern highways. Genealogists can trace family-named routes like Tanner Road to settlements at South Ripley and Mina.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Ripley, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Ripley, 1956 Print
    1954 Ripley
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline in the mid-fifties shows the arrival of the New York State Thruway alongside historic lakefront communities. Trace the development of Ripley and Forsyth or locate family roots near the Quincy Rural Cem and Ripley Beach.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1960 Map of North East, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of North East, 1962 Print
    1960 North East
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early 1960s highlights the vital rail and road corridors connecting Pennsylvania to New York. Researchers can trace the layout of North East, identify the campus of St Marys College, and locate rural family hubs like Delhill Corners.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 1996 Map of North East, 1997 Print
    1996 Map of North East, 1997 Print
    1996 North East
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the mid-1990s reveals a landscape of lakeside recreation, agriculture, and transport at the New York border. Researchers can trace local lineage through sites like Northville Cemetery, Merryhurst College, and the family-named Delhill Corners.

  17. 2023 Map of North East OE N, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of North East OE N, 2023 Print
    2023 North East OE N
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania and New York border reaches the shoreline of Lake Erie in this recent survey of the coastal corridor. Researchers can trace the path of Twenty-mile Creek and the route of the Great Lakes Seaway Trail as they cross the state line.

  18. 2023 Map of South Ripley, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of South Ripley, 2023 Print
    2023 South Ripley
    2023 Print · USGS
    Chautauqua County’s upland farm country is captured here during the early twenty-first century as the landscape maintains its traditional rural character. Researchers can trace family sites near South Ripley Cem or locate the unique Pratt's Eastern Divide Airport and the waters of Gage Gulf.

  19. 2023 Map of Ripley, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ripley, 2023 Print
    2023 Ripley
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the western New York coastal corridor. You can trace family lineages at the Quincy Rural Cem or explore the settlement patterns along the historic Lake Road near Shore Haven and Forsyth.

  20. 2023 Map of North East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of North East, 2023 Print
    2023 North East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in the early 2020s shows a landscape of established lakeside communities and vital water resources. Researchers can trace family plots at North East Cem or Phillips Cem and locate historic crossroads like Kerrs Corners.

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