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

Explore 35 historic maps of Chemung County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Chemung County, NY maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Watkins
    1901 Print · USGS
    Schuyler County at the turn of the century centered on the bustling rail-and-canal nexus of the southern Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact 1901 locations of Watkins, Montour Falls, and rural post offices like Barnes P. O.
    10 unique versions available
  4. 1902 Map of Waverly
    1902 Map of Waverly
    1902 Waverly
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace defunct stations and crossroads like Van Etten Junction, Owens Mills, and the village of Wellsburg.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Watkins Glen
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured at the start of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep glens and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Northern Central RR through Watkins or locate family sites near Burdett and Horseheads.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Elmira
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Alpine, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Alpine, 1952 Print
    1950 Alpine
    1952 Print · USGS
    Schuyler and Tompkins counties in the mid-century are defined here by high ridges and the winding route of the Lehigh Valley railroad. Researchers can trace the old rail junctions and find landmarks like Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Hinman Swamp, and the Fish Hatchery near Cayuta.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of West Danby, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of West Danby, 1952 Print
    1950 West Danby
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tompkins County is mapped here as a network of hill-and-valley settlements and vital rail lines. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and community nodes like Woodlawn Cem, Kellogg Corners, and the southern waters of Spencer Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Montour Falls, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Montour Falls, 1952 Print
    1950 Montour Falls
    1952 Print · USGS
    The southern tip of Seneca Lake and the glacial valleys of Schuyler County are captured here in the early postwar era. Genealogists and local historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like St Johns Seminary, Highland Cem, and School No 9.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Beaver Dams, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Beaver Dams, 1955 Print
    1953 Beaver Dams
    1955 Print · USGS
    Schuyler and Chemung counties are seen here in the early 1950s, centered on the railroad corridor and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Savory Cem, Catlin Center Sch, and the New York Central line at Beaver Dams.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Horseheads, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Horseheads, 1955 Print
    1953 Horseheads
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chemung County thrived as a vital railroad junction and industrial center in the years following the Second World War. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Horseheads through its numerous landmarks, including the County Fairgrounds, Maple Grove Cem, and several numbered country schools.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Big Flats, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Big Flats, 1955 Print
    1953 Big Flats
    1955 Print · USGS
    Big Flats and the Chemung River valley are shown in detail during the early fifties, a time when rail travel still dominated the local corridor. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing landmarks like the Rural Home Cem, Fisherville, and several neighborhood schools including Farr Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Seeley Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Seeley Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Seeley Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley and the hills of the state line appear here in the early fifties, before modern expansion. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Caton Sch No 2, family-named summits such as Kinner Hill, and the grounds of the Mt Savior Monastery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Elmira, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Elmira, 1955 Print
    1953 Elmira
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley is shown at a mid-century peak of rail and institutional development. Researchers can trace the extensive Erie RR network and locate family plots in Woodlawn Cemetery or the Fulton Street Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
    1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
    1953 Elmira
    1961 Print · USGS
    Chemung County and the Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing the industrial pulse of the river valley. Trace family roots through numerous district schools like Quackenbush Sch and burial grounds such as Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Erin, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Erin, 1956 Print
    1954 Erin
    1956 Print · USGS
    Chemung County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of valley hamlets and family-named ridges like Laurel Hill. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through several burial sites, including Old Scotchtown Cem and Hilltop Cem near Breesport.
  43. 1954 Map of Waverly, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Waverly, 1956 Print
    1954 Waverly
    1956 Print · USGS
    The village of Waverly appears here as a bustling rail crossroads during the mid-fifties, situated right at the New York and Pennsylvania state line. You can trace the legacy of early settlements and rural infrastructure through Owens Mill, the Bogart Hill Sch, and the winding tracks of the Lehigh Valley railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Wellsburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wellsburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Wellsburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley in the mid-1950s shows a dense network of rail and river history along the New York-Pennsylvania border. Researchers can trace defunct infrastructure like the Abandoned Canal or locate local landmarks including The Red Schoolhouse and Riverside Cem.
  49. 1954 Map of Van Etten, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Van Etten, 1956 Print
    1954 Van Etten
    1956 Print · USGS
    Chemung and Tioga Counties are seen here in the mid-1950s, centered on the vital rail junction at Van Etten. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Rumsey Cem, Hicks, and landmarks along the Lehigh Valley line.
  52. 1954 Map of Waverly, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Waverly, 1961 Print
    1954 Waverly
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier's river valleys and rail networks are caught at a mid-century peak in this survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Austin Hill Cem, the Double Mill Sch, and the historical Newtown Battlefield State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Elmira
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York Finger Lakes during the late fifties reveal a complex landscape of glacial geology and industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors like the Erie Canal and Erie RR, or locate institutional landmarks like Cornell University.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1961 Map of Montour Falls
    1961 Map of Montour Falls
    1961 Montour Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    Montour Falls and the surrounding Finger Lakes highlands are captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the valley's rail-and-water economy remained in full swing. Researchers can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania Railroad and locate local landmarks like St Johns Seminary and Laurel Hill Cem.
  61. 1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Elmira
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region and Southern Tier are captured here during a period of industrial maturity and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the footprint of the Seneca Army Depot, and legacy rail lines through Elmira and Ithaca.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Elmira
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of deep glacial valleys and heavy rail infrastructure. Trace old railroad corridors like the Pennsylvania RR or visit landmarks like Letchworth State Park and the Seneca Army Depot.
  67. 1969 Map of Elmira
    1969 Map of Elmira
    1969 Elmira
    1969 Print · USGS
    Elmira and the Chemung River valley are shown at a peak of mid-century industrial and civic development. Researchers can trace family sites at Woodlawn National Cem, locate the Elmira Reformatory, or explore neighborhoods near Elmira Heights.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1969 Map of Erin, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Erin, 1971 Print
    1969 Erin
    1971 Print · USGS
    Chemung County hills and valleys are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the rural character of the region. Researchers can locate the County Home and Infirmary and several family burial grounds like Ennis Cem and Austin Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1969 Map of Horseheads, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Horseheads, 1971 Print
    1969 Horseheads
    1971 Print · USGS
    Chemung County underwent significant development in the late sixties as industrial hubs like Horseheads and Elmira Heights expanded along major rail lines. Researchers can trace family sites at Maple Grove Cem, locate the Army and Navy Reserve Center, or explore the transit network of the Penn Central and Erie-Lackawanna railroads.
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