Old Maps of Elmira, New York for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Elmira. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Elmira, NY maps
(16)- 1895 Map of Elmira
1895 Elmira1895 Print · USGSChemung County and the northern Pennsylvania border appear as a thriving rail hub in the 1890s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Elmira, the important rail junctions at State Line Junction, and family-named landmarks like Hawley Hill.10 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
1905 Watkins Glen1905 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Elmira
1950 Elmira1950 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Elmira, 1955 Print
1953 Elmira1955 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
1953 Elmira1961 Print · USGSChemung 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 - 1958 Map of Elmira
1958 Elmira1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
1962 Elmira1969 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1965 Map of Elmira
1965 Elmira1965 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1969 Map of Elmira
1969 Elmira1969 Print · USGSElmira 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 - 1986 Map of Elmira
1986 Elmira1986 Print · USGSThe Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions meet in this mid-eighties survey of the river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Forest Lawn Memorial Park or locate homesteads near Breesport and Newark Valley. - 1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
1992 Elmira1993 Print · USGSThe Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the early nineties as industrial hubs like Elmira and Endicott thrived alongside university life in Ithaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace the CONRAIL rail corridors, family hilltops such as Hornby Hill, and the extensive Newtown Battlefield Reservation. - 2010 Map of Elmira, 2010 Print
2010 Elmira2010 Print · USGSCovers Elmira, including Horseheads, Southport, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of Elmira, 2013 Print
2013 Elmira2013 Print · USGSCovers Elmira, including Horseheads, Southport, and other nearby areas - 2016 Map of Elmira, 2016 Print
2016 Elmira2016 Print · USGSCovers Elmira, including Horseheads, Southport, and other nearby areas - 2019 Map of Elmira, 2019 Print
2019 Elmira2019 Print · USGSCovers Elmira, including Horseheads, Southport, and other nearby areas - 2023 Map of Elmira, 2023 Print
2023 Elmira2023 Print · USGSModern Elmira and its southern suburbs are shown in high detail as they spread across the Chemung River valley. Genealogists can locate family sites at Woodlawn National Cem, Saint Peter and Paul's Cem, or the hilltop Rosstown settlement.
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