Historical Maps of Erie County, New York

What stories do these 242 old maps tell about Erie County's past? From 1894 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Erie County's history through maps:

  • Trace Erie County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Erie County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Erie County, NY maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Buffalo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Buffalo, Amherst, and other nearby areas

  2. 1894 Map of Niagara Falls
    1894 Map of Niagara Falls
    1894 Niagara Falls
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  3. 1894 Map of Buffalo, 1899 Print
    1894 Map of Buffalo, 1899 Print
    1894 Buffalo
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Buffalo, Amherst, and other nearby areas

  4. 1896 Map of Niagara Falls
    1896 Map of Niagara Falls
    1896 Niagara Falls
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  5. 1896 Map of Niagara Falls, 1898 Print
    1896 Map of Niagara Falls, 1898 Print
    1896 Niagara Falls
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  6. 1897 Map of Tonawanda
    1897 Map of Tonawanda
    1897 Tonawanda
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Niagara Falls, and other nearby areas

  7. 1897 Map of Medina
    1897 Map of Medina
    1897 Medina
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Newstead, Albion, and other nearby areas

  8. 1897 Map of Lockport
    1897 Map of Lockport
    1897 Lockport
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Amherst, Clarence, and other nearby areas

  9. 1897 Map of Medina, 1902 Print
    1897 Map of Medina, 1902 Print
    1897 Medina
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Newstead, Albion, and other nearby areas

  10. 1897 Map of Medina, 1909 Print
    1897 Map of Medina, 1909 Print
    1897 Medina
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers Erie County, including Newstead, Albion, and other nearby areas

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