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1940s Maps of Hamburg, New York

Explore 6 historic maps of Hamburg from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Hamburg's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Hamburg's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Hamburg, NY maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  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.
  10. 1948 Map of Buffalo, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Buffalo, 1958 Print
    1948 Buffalo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier during the post-war boom years shows the industrial might of the riverfront and the rapid growth of its suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments from Brighton Village to Orchard Park, locating landmarks like St Stanislaus Cem and the early Buffalo Airport.
  13. 1948 Map of Buffalo SE, 1959 Print
    1948 Map of Buffalo SE, 1959 Print
    1948 Buffalo SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and Buffalo's industrial southern frontier are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace the rail-heavy landscape of Lackawanna or locate family sites near the Basilica Of Our Lady Of Victory and St Matthews Cem.
  16. 1949 Map of Eden
    1949 Map of Eden
    1949 Eden
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County and the agricultural townships of Hamburg and Eden are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania railroad and early lakefront developments like Wanakah and Highland-on-the-Lake.
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