Old Maps of Sparta, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Sparta with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Sparta has changed over the decades.


Sparta, NY maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Wayland, 1954 Print
    1902 Map of Wayland, 1954 Print
    1902 Wayland
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of steep ridges and critical rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Erie RR through Dansville or locate smaller settlements like Perkinsville and Springwater.

  2. 1904 Map of Wayland
    1904 Map of Wayland
    1904 Wayland
    1904 Print · USGS
    The western Finger Lakes region in the early 1900s was a bustling corridor of industry and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grid of Dansville, the milling operations at Stones Falls Mill, and the shores of Hemlock Lake.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1905 Map of Nunda
    1905 Map of Nunda
    1905 Nunda
    1905 Print · USGS
    Livingston County rail and river life are captured here at the turn of the century, centered on the Genesee River valley. Trace the vanished streets of St Helena, locate the Sonyea P O Craig Colony, and follow the complex rail junctions at Mount Morris.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Dansville
    1942 Map of Dansville
    1942 Dansville
    1942 Print · USGS
    Dansville and the surrounding Livingston County uplands are documented here during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the path of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western RR or locate family sites near Stony Brook State Park and Holy Cross Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Conesus
    1942 Map of Conesus
    1942 Conesus
    1942 Print · USGS
    Livingston County's eastern uplands and lakeside shores are captured here during the early war years. Researchers can trace the footprints of numerous district schools and small hamlets like Scottsburg or find family history at Lakeview Cem and St Michaels Mission.

  6. 1943 Map of Sonyea, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Sonyea, 1960 Print
    1943 Sonyea
    1960 Print · USGS
    Livingston County in the early 1940s is a landscape of valley rail lines and institutional grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the expansive Craig Colony campus, the small rail stop at Sonyea, and rural settlements like Kysorville and Tuscarora.

  7. 1944 Map of Sonyea
    1944 Map of Sonyea
    1944 Sonyea
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Genesee Valley during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of vital rail corridors and institutional centers. Local historians can trace the grounds of Craig Colony and the rail junctions at Groveland Sta and Tuscarora.

  8. 1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Elmira
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Conesus
    1957 Map of Conesus
    1957 Conesus
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Livingston County comes to life here as the Finger Lakes region balances lakeside recreation with deep-rooted agricultural life. Trace historic family sites and district schoolhouses from St Michaels Mission down to Websters Crossing and the Lakeview Cem shoreline.

  10. 1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Elmira
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York Finger Lakes during the late fifties reveal a complex landscape of glacial geology and industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors like the Erie Canal and Erie RR, or locate institutional landmarks like Cornell University.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Elmira
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region and Southern Tier are captured here during a period of industrial maturity and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the footprint of the Seneca Army Depot, and legacy rail lines through Elmira and Ithaca.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1964 Map of Conesus
    1964 Map of Conesus
    1964 Conesus
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region of western New York appears here in the mid-twentieth century, dominated by the southern basin of Conesus Lake. Researchers can trace old family cemetery plots like Clark Cem and vanished rural schoolhouses such as School No 2 or School No 7.

  13. 1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Elmira
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of deep glacial valleys and heavy rail infrastructure. Trace old railroad corridors like the Pennsylvania RR or visit landmarks like Letchworth State Park and the Seneca Army Depot.

  14. 1972 Map of Sonyea, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Sonyea, 1974 Print
    1972 Sonyea
    1974 Print · USGS
    Livingston County in the early seventies shows a landscape of institutional history and river valley rail lines. Genealogists can locate family names at Williamsburgh Cem or trace the grounds of the Craig State School near Sonyea.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1983 Map of Canandaigua, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of Canandaigua, 1985 Print
    1983 Canandaigua
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley appear in high detail in the early 1980s as the region's transport and academic centers reached a peak. Researchers can trace rail lines like the Lehigh Valley RR and find landmarks such as the Mount Morris Dam and Gannagaro State Historical Site.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2010 Map of Conesus, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Conesus, 2010 Print
    2010 Conesus
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Conesus, Groveland, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Sonyea, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sonyea, 2010 Print
    2010 Sonyea
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Mount Morris, Mount Morris, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Dansville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dansville, 2010 Print
    2010 Dansville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including North Dansville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Conesus, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Conesus, 2013 Print
    2013 Conesus
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Conesus, Groveland, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Dansville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dansville, 2013 Print
    2013 Dansville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including North Dansville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Sonyea, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sonyea, 2013 Print
    2013 Sonyea
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Mount Morris, Mount Morris, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Dansville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dansville, 2016 Print
    2016 Dansville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including North Dansville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Sonyea, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Sonyea, 2016 Print
    2016 Sonyea
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Mount Morris, Mount Morris, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Conesus, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Conesus, 2016 Print
    2016 Conesus
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Conesus, Groveland, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Sonyea, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sonyea, 2019 Print
    2019 Sonyea
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sparta, including Mount Morris, Mount Morris, and other nearby areas

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