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1950s Maps of Monroe County, New York

Explore 25 historic maps of Monroe 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 Monroe County'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.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, NY maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1950 Map of Churchville, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Churchville, 1952 Print
    1950 Churchville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Genesee and Monroe Counties come alive in this mid-century survey of the New York Central rail corridor. Researchers can trace historic farmstead locations and early settlements like Stone Church, Jericon Corners, and the scenic Buttermilk Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Clifton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Clifton, 1952 Print
    1950 Clifton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a network of rail-side hamlets and creekside settlements at mid-century. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families through landmarks like Clifton Cem and Oatka Cem or the grounds of Roberts Wesleyan College.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Caledonia, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Caledonia, 1952 Print
    1950 Caledonia
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Livingston County is captured here as a major railroad crossroads along the Genesee River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Scottish Cem or explore rail-side hamlets like Mumford, Canawaugus, and Ashantee.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Le Roy, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Le Roy, 1952 Print
    1950 Le Roy
    1952 Print · USGS
    Western New York at mid-century reveals a landscape shaped by competing rail lines and rural settlements. You can trace the early industrial footprint of Le Roy and find family-named landmarks like Machpelah Cem, St Anthony Ch, and the GULF.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Honeoye Falls, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Honeoye Falls, 1952 Print
    1951 Honeoye Falls
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Genesee Valley region comes to life in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of the rail-and-river economy just south of Rochester. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Quaker Cem and St Pauls Cem or trace family roots through landmarks such as Tomlinson Corners.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Victor, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Victor, 1952 Print
    1951 Victor
    1952 Print · USGS
    Ontario County is captured here in the early fifties as the postwar highway system begins to overlay its historic rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Gunn Cem and Parker Cem alongside established settlements like Ionia and Holcomb.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Rush, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Rush, 1952 Print
    1951 Rush
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Genesee Valley in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by three major railroads and the winding paths of Honeoye Creek. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like East Avon Cemetery, Gannett, and the State Industrial School.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Macedon, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Macedon, 1952 Print
    1951 Macedon
    1952 Print · USGS
    Wayne County and northern Ontario County appear here in the early fifties, caught between their historic canal-era roots and mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the lineage of local hamlets and rural districts through landmarks like Yellow Mills, Walworth Station, and Farmington (Pumpkin Hook).
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Caledonia, 1956 Print
    1951 Map of Caledonia, 1956 Print
    1951 Caledonia
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Genesee Valley flourished as a rail crossroads in the early fifties, where five major lines converged near the river. Local historians can trace family-named corners and rural institutions like St Columbus Ch, Machpelah Cem, and Retsof Central Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Ninemile Point
    1952 Map of Ninemile Point
    1952 Ninemile Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline of Webster comes into focus in the early fifties, capturing a landscape of family farms and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace local heritage at Union Cem, School No 18, and Webster Beach County Park.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Brockport
    1952 Map of Brockport
    1952 Brockport
    1952 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's canal and rail corridors are captured in detail during the early fifties, showing the village of Brockport as it stood between the Erie Canal and the railroad. Genealogists can locate family sites across several burial grounds including Lake View Cemetery, Mt Olivet Cem, and West Sweden Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Hamlin, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hamlin, 1953 Print
    1952 Hamlin
    1953 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's lakeshore and interior farmlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing the region's transition into the post-war era. Researchers can trace historic school districts like Brick Sch and rail-side hamlets such as North Hamlin and Otis.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Hilton, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hilton, 1953 Print
    1952 Hilton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline of Monroe County comes alive in this mid-century survey of the coastal communities and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through many local schoolhouses and landmarks like Parma Union Cem, Hilton Airport, and Bartlett Corners.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Spencerport, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Spencerport, 1953 Print
    1952 Spencerport
    1953 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's canal and rail corridor is captured here in the early fifties, showing the evolution of towns along the historic Erie Canal. Researchers can trace the layout of Spencerport, locate Roberts Wesleyan College, and find family names near Maple Grove Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Ontario, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ontario, 1953 Print
    1952 Ontario
    1953 Print · USGS
    Wayne County hamlets and drumlin landscapes are captured here in the early fifties, just as the region's agricultural character began to meet modern development. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from Union Hill to Walworth, including Kuttruff Hill and the New York Central rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Rochester East, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochester East, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochester East
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and the bustling eastern half of Rochester are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific neighborhood institutions like Indian Landing School, Twelve Corners, and the historic Float Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of Fairport, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Fairport, 1954 Print
    1952 Fairport
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Erie Canal and major rail corridors define this Monroe County landscape in the early fifties, showing Fairport and East Rochester in a period of postwar growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from the South Perinton Ch to old crossroads like Egypt and Railroad Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Rochester West, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochester West, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochester West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing a major transition in the early fifties as the industrial reach of the city expanded toward the western suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Kodak Park, the grounds of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, and the old rail stop at Coldwater Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of Genesee Junction, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Genesee Junction, 1954 Print
    1952 Genesee Junction
    1954 Print · USGS
    Monroe County south of Rochester is shown here in the early fifties, where the Genesee River meets an intricate web of competing railroads. Researchers can trace the routes of the Lehigh Valley and Erie lines past West Henrietta or locate family sites like Grove Place Cem and Bushman Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1952 Map of Braddock Heights, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Braddock Heights, 1954 Print
    1952 Braddock Heights
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline west of Rochester comes alive in the early fifties as a network of beach communities and coastal lagoons. Trace the rail-and-road landscape from the New York Central Railroad to local landmarks like Manitou Beach and School No 2.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print
    1952 Toronto
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lake Ontario and the international border define this mid-century landscape of rapid industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the vital shipping and rail corridors of the era, from the Welland Canal to the New York Central Railroad.
  67. 1952 Map of Mendon Ponds, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendon Ponds, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendon Ponds
    1954 Print · USGS
    Monroe County south of Rochester is shown here during a period of massive infrastructure growth as the Thruway was being built. Researchers can trace the development of St John Fisher College and local landmarks like Devils Bathtub or the Barge Canal.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1952 Map of Webster, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Webster, 1964 Print
    1952 Webster
    1964 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters a period of post-war growth as early hamlets and rural school districts begin to transition into modern suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Oakwood Cem, the East Penfield Church, or the unique terrain of Thousand Acre Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 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
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