1950s Maps of Herkimer County, New York

Explore 15 historic maps of Herkimer County 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 Herkimer County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Herkimer County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Herkimer County, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Binghamton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Binghamton and the surrounding Southern Tier are shown in the mid-century era, highlighting the intricate rail and river networks that drove local industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Railroad and locate landmarks from Otsego Lake to Sidney Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Utica
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.

  3. 1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Ogdensburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence frontier and the North Country are captured here during the post-war era, from the river ports to the high Adirondacks. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Ogdensburg, the Rutland rail lines, and Potsdam.

  4. 1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Ogdensburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    The North Country and St. Lawrence Valley are shown here in the early fifties, just as the region’s rail-and-river economy remained in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and rural hubs along the Rutland railroad or locate heritage sites near Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and the St Regis Indian Reservation.

  5. 1954 Map of Ohio
    1954 Map of Ohio
    1954 Ohio
    1954 Print · USGS
    The southwestern Adirondacks in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of remote mountain peaks and small timber-era settlements. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Wilmurt Sch, the War Memorial Monument, and rural cemeteries like McIntosh Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Old Forge, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Old Forge, 1956 Print
    1954 Old Forge
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness around Old Forge is shown in the mid-1950s, detailing a landscape of mountain lodges and interior lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace remote outposts like Bisby Lodge, Atwell, and the Riverside Cem along the Fulton Chain Lakes.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Piseco Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Piseco Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Piseco Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hamilton County is captured here in detail, showcasing the high-elevation settlements and lakes of the southern Adirondacks. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations and remote sites like Morehouseville, Shaker Place, and the Spruce Hill Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Big Moose, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Big Moose, 1958 Print
    1954 Big Moose
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness in the mid-fifties remains a world of remote rail stations and sprawling lake systems. Researchers can trace the New York Central Railroad corridor through isolated outposts like Beaver River, Brandreth, and Keepawa.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Utica East, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Utica East, 1957 Print
    1955 Utica East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development meets the Mohawk Valley’s industrial roots in this survey of eastern Utica and the surrounding uplands. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, find local landmarks like the Masonic Home, and locate family sites near Frankfort Center and West Schuyler.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of South Trenton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of South Trenton, 1957 Print
    1955 South Trenton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Utica meet the rising hills of Oneida County in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by both water and wire. Researchers can trace historic family corridors along Stage Road, locate Salem Ch, or find the grounds of the Broadacres Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Remsen, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Remsen, 1957 Print
    1955 Remsen
    1957 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the New York Central rail lines and the waters of West Canada Creek. Genealogists can locate many local burial sites and churches, including Capel Isaf Cemetery, Enlli Ch Cemetery, and Penn-Y-Bryn Church.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Utica
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.

  13. 1957 Map of Number Four, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Number Four, 1964 Print
    1957 Number Four
    1964 Print · USGS
    The western Adirondacks during the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of managed wilderness and remote settlements. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Prentice Road or locate the Lookout Tower near Number Four and Stillwater.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Binghamton
    1958 Map of Binghamton
    1958 Binghamton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the late fifties was a network of manufacturing cities and river valleys connected by vital rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in Oneonta, Norwich, and Cooperstown or locate long-standing farms along Schoharie Creek.

  15. 1958 Map of Mc Keever, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Mc Keever, 1960 Print
    1958 Mc Keever
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Herkimer and Oneida county lines meet in the heart of the Adirondacks during the late fifties, where rail lines and river branches shaped the local economy. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Hubbards and Porters Corners or trace the New York Central through Minnehaha.
    4 unique versions available

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