1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cortland West, Cortlandville

Explore 12 historic maps of Cortland West 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cortland West's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Cortland West's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Cortland West, Cortlandville maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Moravia
    1902 Map of Moravia
    1902 Moravia
    1902 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Cayuga and Tompkins counties are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, when small hamlets thrived along the rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names and vanished post offices at Goosetree, Morse Mill, and Grotto.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1903 Map of Cortland
    1903 Map of Cortland
    1903 Cortland
    1903 Print · USGS
    Cortland County at the turn of the century was a bustling hub of rail activity and river-valley industry. Researchers can trace the early layout of Cortland and Homer, or locate vanished operations at Crains Mills and Blodgett Mills.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Groton, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Groton, 1956 Print
    1942 Groton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County rural life is captured here during the early war years, showing a landscape defined by small hamlets and a remarkable number of local schools. Trace the old Lehigh Valley rail line and locate landmarks like the George Junior Republic or Red Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Groton
    1943 Map of Groton
    1943 Groton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County during the 1940s is mapped here in detail, showing a landscape of established dairy farms and rail-dependent villages. Genealogists can trace family land via numerous crossroads like Jones Corners and find old schoolhouses including the Mud Schoolhouse Corners.

  5. 1944 Map of Cortland
    1944 Map of Cortland
    1944 Cortland
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cortland and Homer are depicted here at a peak of rail-based industry and civic growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous district schools, cemeteries like Rural Cem, and the rural community around Virgil.

  6. 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

  7. 1955 Map of Cortland, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Cortland, 1956 Print
    1955 Cortland
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cortland and Homer are shown in the mid-1950s as thriving valley centers at the confluence of the Tioughnioga branches. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early schoolhouses like Blodgett Mills School No 11, family cemeteries, and landmarks such as the State College.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1970 Map of Groton, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Groton, 1974 Print
    1970 Groton
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of Tompkins and Cortland counties are captured in the early 1970s, showing the enduring agricultural character of the region. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line or locate family-named settlements like Morton Corners and Lacy Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Auburn
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep glacial waters and significant military sites. Trace the layout of the Seneca Army Depot, find the campus of Wells College, and follow the historic Lehigh Valley RR lines.
    2 unique versions available

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