Old Maps of Nelson, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Nelson with 36 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 Nelson has changed over the decades.


Nelson, NY maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Cazenovia, 1953 Print
    1897 Map of Cazenovia, 1953 Print
    1897 Cazenovia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Madison and Onondaga Counties are shown here just before the turn of the century, revealing a landscape defined by emerging rail lines and historic hamlets. Researchers can trace family roots through the Cowles Settlement, locate the Constine Bridge, or follow the Lehigh Valley R. R. through Delphi Station.

  2. 1899 Map of Cazenovia
    1899 Map of Cazenovia
    1899 Cazenovia
    1899 Print · USGS
    Madison and Onondaga Counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century, a landscape defined by emerging lakeside villages and vital railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and hamlets like Cowles Settlement, Quaker Settlement, and Sheds Corners.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1902 Map of Morrisville
    1902 Map of Morrisville
    1902 Morrisville
    1902 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the turn of the century was a complex network of upland valleys shaped by the Chenango Canal and three major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local infrastructure near Morrisville, Hamilton, and the New York Ontario and Western RR.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Cazenovia, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Cazenovia, 1958 Print
    1943 Cazenovia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the height of the 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving crossroads and lakeside life. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Abell Corners, local landmarks like Copstine Bridge, and the historic Welsh Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of West Eaton, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of West Eaton, 1960 Print
    1943 West Eaton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Madison County during the early 1940s was a landscape of high-elevation reservoirs and small dairy-country hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Hawk Cem, School No 1, and the rail-oriented Georgetown Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Morrisville, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Morrisville, 1960 Print
    1943 Morrisville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the height of World War II reveals a landscape of high hills and deep swamps centered on the villages of Morrisville and Peterboro. Researchers can trace rural landmarks including Roberts Cem, the isolated Swamp Sch, and the unique Electric Light Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Erieville, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Erieville, 1960 Print
    1943 Erieville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscapes and railroad villages are frozen in time during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Quaker Settlement, Allard Cem, and the old depot at Delphi Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Erieville
    1944 Map of Erieville
    1944 Erieville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rolling hills and rail-dependent hamlets are captured here during the 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Lehigh Valley line through Delphi Station or locate family roots near Quaker Settlement and Allard Cem.

  9. 1944 Map of Morrisville
    1944 Map of Morrisville
    1944 Morrisville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural heartland is meticulously detailed in the mid-1940s, featuring the early grounds of the State Agricultural and Technical Institute. Researchers can trace ancestral property near Peterboro, locate old burial grounds like Payne Cem, or follow the historic Cherry Valley Turnpike through Morrisville.

  10. 1944 Map of Cazenovia
    1944 Map of Cazenovia
    1944 Cazenovia
    1944 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rolling farmland and lakefront properties are meticulously captured in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Rowan Corners, locate rural burial sites like Ballou Cem, and explore the grounds of Chittenango Falls State Park.

  11. 1944 Map of West Eaton
    1944 Map of West Eaton
    1944 West Eaton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Madison County in the 1940s is captured here through its network of upland reservoirs and rural valley townships. Researchers can trace the heritage of local settlements from West Eaton to Georgetown, while locating family-named sites like Niles Cem and Dunhams Pinnacle.

  12. 1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Binghamton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Southern Tier thrive in the late 1940s as a hub of rail traffic and mountain industry. Researchers can trace historic transit lines like the Erie Railroad through Binghamton or find old valley settlements near Oneonta and Delhi.

  13. 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

  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. 1963 Map of Binghamton
    1963 Map of Binghamton
    1963 Binghamton
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Catskill peaks are shown in the early sixties as new reservoirs reshaped the valleys. Trace historic rail corridors like the Erie Lackawanna RR and explore lakeside settlements such as Cooperstown and Oneonta.

  16. 1986 Map of Norwich
    1986 Map of Norwich
    1986 Norwich
    1986 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the mid-eighties was a landscape of deep river valleys and university towns connected by historic rail corridors and state highways. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure of Norwich and Hamilton, finding landmarks like Colgate University and the Seventh Day Hollow Church.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2010 Map of Erieville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Erieville, 2010 Print
    2010 Erieville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Cazenovia, DeRuyter, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of West Eaton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of West Eaton, 2010 Print
    2010 West Eaton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Eaton, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Cazenovia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cazenovia, 2010 Print
    2010 Cazenovia
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Cazenovia, Cazenovia, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Morrisville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Morrisville, 2010 Print
    2010 Morrisville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Eaton, Stockbridge, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Morrisville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Morrisville, 2013 Print
    2013 Morrisville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Eaton, Stockbridge, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Erieville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Erieville, 2013 Print
    2013 Erieville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Cazenovia, DeRuyter, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of West Eaton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of West Eaton, 2013 Print
    2013 West Eaton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Eaton, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Cazenovia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cazenovia, 2013 Print
    2013 Cazenovia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Cazenovia, Cazenovia, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of Morrisville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Morrisville, 2016 Print
    2016 Morrisville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Eaton, Stockbridge, and other nearby areas

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