Old Maps of Erin, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Erin with 23 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 Erin has changed over the decades.


Erin, NY maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1969 Map of Van Etten, 1971 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  13. 1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Elmira
    1993 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  14. 2010 Map of Van Etten, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Van Etten, 2010 Print
    2010 Van Etten
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Barton, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Erin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Erin, 2010 Print
    2010 Erin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Horseheads, Elmira, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Van Etten, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Van Etten, 2013 Print
    2013 Van Etten
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Barton, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Erin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Erin, 2013 Print
    2013 Erin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Horseheads, Elmira, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Erin, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Erin, 2016 Print
    2016 Erin
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Horseheads, Elmira, and other nearby areas

  19. 2016 Map of Van Etten, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Van Etten, 2016 Print
    2016 Van Etten
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Barton, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  20. 2019 Map of Van Etten, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Van Etten, 2019 Print
    2019 Van Etten
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Barton, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  21. 2019 Map of Erin, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Erin, 2019 Print
    2019 Erin
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Erin, including Horseheads, Elmira, and other nearby areas

  22. 2023 Map of Erin, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Erin, 2023 Print
    2023 Erin
    2023 Print · USGS
    The rural valleys and ridges of Chemung County appear in this modern survey, highlighting the enduring footprints of early New York settlements. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Old Baptist Cem, Van Duzer Cem, and Scotchtown Cem.

  23. 2023 Map of Van Etten, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Van Etten, 2023 Print
    2023 Van Etten
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier highlands come into focus during the early twenty-first century, centered on the rail-and-creek junction at Van Etten. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural homesteads through Swartwood Cem, Jenkins Cem, and the high reaches of Nobles Hill.

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