1920s Maps of Erie County, New York

Explore 5 historic maps of Erie County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 Erie County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, 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 1920s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Erie County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


Erie County, NY maps

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  1. 1923 Map of Cattaraugus
    1923 Map of Cattaraugus
    1923 Cattaraugus
    1923 Print · USGS
    Western New York's rugged hill country is captured here during the early twenties, showing a landscape defined by deep creek valleys and a dense network of country schools. Genealogists can trace family locations near landmarks like the State Asylum, Judd Corners, or the dozens of rural schoolhouses such as Rosenburg School.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1923 Map of Arcade, 1957 Print
    1923 Map of Arcade, 1957 Print
    1923 Arcade
    1957 Print · USGS
    Wyoming County is captured in the early 1920s, showing a landscape defined by dairy farming and the vital rail connections of the Arcade and Attica. Genealogists can trace family names at Hicks Corners and Toziers Corners, or locate rural landmarks like Klein School and Java Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1924 Map of Ellicottville
    1924 Map of Ellicottville
    1924 Ellicottville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Cattaraugus County’s steep valleys and rural schools are preserved here in the mid-1920s, showing the region's transition into the early automotive age. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks like Cascade Park, the Dutch Hill Church, and the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburgh Railroad corridor.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1925 Map of Springville
    1925 Map of Springville
    1925 Springville
    1925 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of deep valleys and rail-connected villages before the expansion of modern highways. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of district schools like Wheeler Hollow School and rural centers such as Sardinia and Griffins Mills.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1925 Map of Arcade
    1925 Map of Arcade
    1925 Arcade
    1925 Print · USGS
    Western New York’s rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1920s, a time when one-room schoolhouses and family-named crossroads still defined the countryside. Genealogists can trace property vicinities near Java Village, locate the elusive Cheery Tavern, or follow the path of the Arcade and Attica railroad.
    4 unique versions available

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