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1950s Maps of Orleans, New York

Explore 8 historic maps of Orleans 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 Orleans'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 Orleans's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Orleans, NY maps

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  1. 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.
  7. 1954 Map of Kingston
    1954 Map of Kingston
    1954 Kingston
    1954 Print · USGS
    The international border at the head of the St. Lawrence comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the interconnected rail and river systems of Ontario and New York. Trace historical routes like the Canadian National RR or find local landmarks such as Thousand Island Park and Tyendinaga Ind. Res.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Brownville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Brownville, 1960 Print
    1958 Brownville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s agricultural and riverfront landscape is documented here during the late fifties, from the industrial Black River up to the marshy Perch Lake. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Rouses Cem, Jenkins Sch, and the crossroads at Stone Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Thousand Island Park, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thousand Island Park, 1960 Print
    1958 Thousand Island Park
    1960 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence River archipelago is captured here in the late fifties, showing the international boundary winding through the islands. Researchers can trace historic riverfront communities like Thousand Island Park or locate the Quarries and remote Cem on GRINDSTONE ISLAND.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Clayton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Clayton, 1960 Print
    1958 Clayton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s riverfront and agricultural interior are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the transition from the St Lawrence River docks to rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the New York Central Railroad line or locate the Weaver Cem and Corbin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of La Fargeville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of La Fargeville, 1960 Print
    1958 La Fargeville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County farming and rail life are preserved here in the late fifties, centered on the crossroads of La Fargeville. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous burial sites like St Johns Cem or follow the path of the New York Central railroad.
  22. 1958 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1960 Print
    1958 Alexandria Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence riverfront at Alexandria Bay is captured in the late 1950s, showing the famous architecture of Boldt Castle and Sunken Rock Lighthouse. Trace the local landscape from Wellesley Island to interior crossroads like Omar and Alexandria Center.
    2 unique versions available
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