1900s (20th Century) Maps of Sheridan, New York

1. 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.

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4. 1900 Map of Cherry Creek

   

   1900 Cherry Creek

   1900 Print · USGS

   Western New York near the turn of the century shows a landscape of developing rail hubs and managed wetlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Forestville, South Dayton, and Leon, or locate vanished stations like Smiths Mills Sta. and the rural crossroads at Charlotte Center.

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7. 1941 Map of Cherry Creek

   

   1941 Cherry Creek

   1941 Print · USGS

   Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties are captured here at the dawn of the 1940s, when the Erie railroad still bound these rural townships together. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small villages like Forestville, South Dayton, and Charlotte Center.

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10. 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.

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13. 1943 Map of Silver Creek, 1953 Print

    

    1943 Silver Creek

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County comes alive in this mid-century survey, showcasing a bustling rail corridor and beachside communities. Genealogists can trace family roots near Silver Creek, Hanover Center, or the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation.

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16. 1944 Map of Silver Creek

    

    1944 Silver Creek

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Lake Erie shoreline in the mid-1940s was a landscape defined by seasonal beach colonies and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads along Old Forestville Road or explore the early layout of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation and Silver Creek Airport.

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19. 1954 Map of Forestville, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Forestville

    1956 Print · USGS

    Chautauqua County rural life is captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the modern turnpike began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Chicken Tavern Corners, Pioneer Cem, and several district schools.

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22. 1954 Map of Dunkirk, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Dunkirk

    1956 Print · USGS

    Coastal industry and inland college life meet along Lake Erie in the mid-fifties as the Thruway begins to reshape the Chautauqua County landscape. Researchers can locate Union Station, the State University Teachers College, and numerous historic burial grounds like Willowbrook Cem.

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25. 1955 Map of North Of Dunkirk, 1956 Print

    

    1955 North Of Dunkirk

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Lake Erie shoreline in the mid-1950s reveals a bustling intersection of rail and water transport between Dunkirk and Sheridan. Researchers can trace the heavy industrial footprint of the New York Central and locate local landmarks like the Dunkirk Conference Grounds.

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28. 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.

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31. 1960 Map of Silver Creek, 1962 Print

    

    1960 Silver Creek

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Chautauqua County shoreline comes alive in the early sixties as a bustling corridor of rail, road, and water. Researchers can trace family sites at Mt Carmel Cem, visit the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, or locate the St Columbans Seminary.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 1986 Map of Silver Creek

    

    1986 Silver Creek

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Lake Erie shoreline of Chautauqua and Erie Counties is shown here in the mid-eighties as a network of rail-side towns and coastal parks. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation or locate landmarks like Sturgeon Point and Jerusalem Corners.

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