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1950s Maps of Buffalo, New York

Explore 3 historic maps of Buffalo from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Buffalo's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Buffalo's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Buffalo, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Buffalo NW
    1950 Map of Buffalo NW
    1950 Buffalo NW
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Niagara River and Grand Island are shown in detail during the early fifties, capturing Buffalo's northern expansion. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of local institutions like Lafayette High Sch, Mt Olivet Cem, and Bell Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Buffalo NE
    1950 Map of Buffalo NE
    1950 Buffalo NE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Buffalo and its northeastern suburbs in the mid-twentieth century show a dense urban fabric of streetcar-era neighborhoods and burgeoning park systems. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through dozens of numbered schools, large cemeteries like Forest Lawn, and industrial corridors near Sloan and Walden.
  7. 1950 Map of Buffalo SE
    1950 Map of Buffalo SE
    1950 Buffalo SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Lake Erie's industrial shoreline and the expanding suburbs of Erie County are captured here at mid-century. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure and maritime landmarks like the South Buffalo Lighthouse or locate family sites at St Matthews Cem and the Basilica Of Our Lady Of Victory.
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