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Old Maps of Sheridan, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sheridan with 21 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 Sheridan has changed over the decades.

Sheridan, NY maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Silver Creek
    1899 Map of Silver Creek
    1899 Silver Creek
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and its industrial rail corridors are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early layout of Angola and Silver Creek or locate landmarks within the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation.
    7 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. 1900 Map of Cherry Creek
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1941 Map of Cherry Creek
    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.
  13. 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
  16. 1943 Map of Silver Creek, 1953 Print
    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.
  19. 1944 Map of Silver Creek
    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.
  22. 1954 Map of Forestville, 1956 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Dunkirk, 1956 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of North Of Dunkirk, 1956 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 1960 Map of Silver Creek, 1962 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 1986 Map of Silver Creek
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 2023 Map of North of Dunkirk, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of North of Dunkirk, 2023 Print
    2023 North of Dunkirk
    2023 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of Dunkirk and its Lake Erie shoreline are shown here in modern detail. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Saint Hyacinth Cem and the routes of Scott Creek and Beaver Creek as they meet the lake.
  55. 2023 Map of Forestville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Forestville, 2023 Print
    2023 Forestville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Chautauqua County’s upland terrain and creek valleys are captured in this modern survey of the Forestville area. Researchers can locate ancestral sites at Sheridan Pioneer Cem, Abbey Cem, and the crossroads of Black Corners.
  58. 2023 Map of Dunkirk, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Dunkirk, 2023 Print
    2023 Dunkirk
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Chautauqua County shoreline comes into sharp focus in this recent survey of the growing corridor between Lake Erie and the inland hills. Genealogists and local researchers can trace numerous burial grounds including Forest Hill Cem and Saint Josephs Cem, or locate landmarks like SUNY Fredonia.
  61. 2023 Map of Silver Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Silver Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Silver Creek
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline in Chautauqua County comes to life in this detailed recent survey of the village and its surrounding bays. Local historians can trace cemetery locations like Evergreen Lawn Cem or explore coastal landings from Fletcher Point to Hanford Bay.
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