Old Maps of Boston, New York

Explore 36 old maps of Boston, spanning from 1905 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Boston, NY maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Eden, 1961 Print
    1905 Map of Eden, 1961 Print
    1905 Eden
    1961 Print · USGS
    Western New York at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing rail towns and lakefront retreats. Genealogists can trace family roots in North Collins or follow the early tracks of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern.

  2. 1907 Map of Eden
    1907 Map of Eden
    1907 Eden
    1907 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing towns and busy rail lines carving through deep creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in North Collins, Eden Valley, and the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1944 Map of Eden
    1944 Map of Eden
    1944 Eden
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake Erie and the inland valleys of Erie County are seen here during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation or old rail stops like Idlewood Sta and Lawton Sta.

  5. 1944 Map of Hamburg
    1944 Map of Hamburg
    1944 Hamburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hamburg and its surrounding valleys are captured here during the mid-1940s as the regional landscape balanced industry and recreation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Eden Valley or explore the early layout of the Erie County Fairgrounds and Chestnut Ridge Park.

  6. 1944 Map of Langford
    1944 Map of Langford
    1944 Langford
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of established farmsteads and rural crossroads communities. Researchers can trace family names and small settlements such as New Oregon, Clarksburg, and the state hospital reservoir near Marshfield.

  7. 1948 Map of Hamburg
    1948 Map of Hamburg
    1948 Hamburg
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County was a mix of bustling rail hubs and rural dairy country just after the war. You can trace the path of the Erie RR through Hamburg, or locate family landmarks like the Erie County Fairgrounds and Chestnut Ridge Park.

  8. 1954 Map of Springville, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Springville, 1955 Print
    1954 Springville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County in the mid-fifties is defined by the thriving village of Springville and the winding course of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad. Local historians can trace early schools and healthcare sites like Griffith Institute and Chaffee Hosp, or locate family plots at Maplewood Cem and Sibley Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Colden, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Colden, 1957 Print
    1955 Colden
    1957 Print · USGS
    Erie County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of deep creek valleys and rising ridges connected by the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Trace the footprints of West Falls, Colden, and Patchin, or locate family sites near Maple Wood Cem and St Martins Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Buffalo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula thrive during the mid-twentieth century industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named points and early settlements from Dunkirk Light to the Allegany Indian Reservation.

  11. 1960 Map of Langford, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Langford, 1962 Print
    1960 Langford
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by natural gas extraction and rural crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites such as Dittman Cem or visit old communities like Langford, New Oregon, and Whites Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Buffalo
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier and Western New York are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital industrial and maritime nexus between the U.S. and Canada. Researchers can trace the path of the Welland Canal, locate the Allegany Indian Reservation, or find family sites near Chautauqua Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1965 Map of Hamburg, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Hamburg, 1968 Print
    1965 Hamburg
    1968 Print · USGS
    Erie County's southern suburbs were transitioning from rural townships to active residential communities in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hillcrest Cem, the Erie-Lackawanna rail line, and family landmarks like Schintzius Road.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Buffalo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here during the mid-1960s industrial peak. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Erie Railroad, locate the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, or find historic sites like Fort Erie.

  15. 1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Buffalo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western New York and Ontario's Golden Horseshoe meet in the early seventies, spanning from the industrial waterfronts of Buffalo to the hills of Allegany State Park. Trace the paths of the Welland Canal and Erie Lackawanna railroad through the lakefront towns of Dunkirk and Port Colborne.

  16. 1984 Map of Buffalo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Buffalo, 1985 Print
    1984 Buffalo
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western New York's industrial and transport hubs are in full view during the mid-eighties, from the Lake Erie waterfront to the Genesee Valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find ancestral sites like Mount Calvary Cem, or locate the Attica Correctional Facility.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2010 Map of Colden, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Colden, 2010 Print
    2010 Colden
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Orchard Park, Aurora, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Hamburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hamburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Hamburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Hamburg, Orchard Park, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Langford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Langford, 2010 Print
    2010 Langford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Concord, Eden, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Springville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Springville, 2010 Print
    2010 Springville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Concord, Springville, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Colden, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Colden, 2013 Print
    2013 Colden
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Orchard Park, Aurora, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Langford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Langford, 2013 Print
    2013 Langford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Concord, Eden, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Springville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Springville, 2013 Print
    2013 Springville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Concord, Springville, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Hamburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hamburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Hamburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Hamburg, Orchard Park, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of Hamburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hamburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Hamburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Boston, including Hamburg, Orchard Park, and other nearby areas

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