1960s Maps of Chemung County, New York

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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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19. 1969 Map of Alpine, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Alpine

    1971 Print · USGS

    The hills of the Southern Tier are shown here in the late sixties, where the Finger Lakes region meets high forest. Trace the Lehigh Valley line through Alpine or locate the Lawrence Memorial Chapel near Cayuta Lake.

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22. 1969 Map of Waverly, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Waverly

    1971 Print · USGS

    The river and rail corridors of the New York-Pennsylvania border are captured here in the late sixties as the village of WAVERLY thrives. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Lehigh Valley railroad or locate local landmarks like the St John of the Cross Monastery and Hicks Cem.

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25. 1969 Map of Seeley Creek, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Seeley Creek

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Chemung River valley at the close of the sixties shows a landscape of growing residential developments and deep-rooted rural outposts. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Webb Mills, Dutch Hill Cem, and the prominent Mount Saviour Monastery.

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28. 1969 Map of West Danby, 1971 Print

    

    1969 West Danby

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Finger Lakes region south of Ithaca is captured here in the late sixties, where the Lehigh Valley railroad and West Danby define the valley floor. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Sebring Cem, Chaffee Creek Cem, and schools in Newfield.

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31. 1969 Map of Van Etten, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Van Etten

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Southern Tier highlands come into focus in the late 1960s, centered on the rail corridor between Chemung and Tioga counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Lehigh Valley Railroad through Van Etten and locate small burial grounds like Mt Hope Cem or Canfield Cem.

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34. 1969 Map of Big Flats, 1971 Print

    

    1969 Big Flats

    1971 Print · USGS

    The Chemung River valley is captured here in the late sixties as industrial rail lines and modern aviation transformed the region. Researchers can trace family sites at Rural Home Cem, explore the PENN CENTRAL rail corridor, or locate old crossroads like Smith Corners.

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37. 1969 Map of Wellsburg, 1984 Print

    

    1969 Wellsburg

    1984 Print · USGS

    The Chemung River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by rail transport and upland farming. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Wacombers Corners, the Riverside Cem, and the village of Wellsburg.

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