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1970s Maps of Monroe County, New York

Explore 17 historic maps of Monroe County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, NY maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Hamlin, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hamlin, 1973 Print
    1971 Hamlin
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline near Hamlin and Kendall Mills is captured here in the early 1970s as a quiet agricultural and recreational corridor. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like St Johns Sch, Lakeside Cem, and the path of the Penn Central railroad.
  4. 1971 Map of Ninemile Point, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ninemile Point, 1973 Print
    1971 Ninemile Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Monroe County appears in the early 1970s as a blend of recreational parkland and quiet residential roads. Trace family roots at Union Cem or explore the coastal drainages of Fourmile Creek and Ninemile Point.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of Hilton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Hilton, 1973 Print
    1971 Hilton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's lakefront and agricultural interior are captured here in the early seventies as the village of Hilton flourished. Researchers can trace historic schools and cemeteries such as Williams Jr High Sch and Parma Union Cem, or locate the path of the Penn Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1971 Map of Braddock Heights, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Braddock Heights, 1973 Print
    1971 Braddock Heights
    1973 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monroe County in the early seventies reveals a landscape of lakeside cottage communities and marshland preserves along the Great Lake shoreline. Trace the development of Grand View Heights and North Greece near Braddock Bay State Park and the Penn Central railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Honeoye Falls, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Honeoye Falls, 1973 Print
    1971 Honeoye Falls
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Monroe and Livingston county borders are defined by the winding course of Honeoye Creek in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Lehigh Valley tracks, find St Pauls Cem, and locate older settlements like Sibleyville.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Rush, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rush, 1973 Print
    1971 Rush
    1973 Print · USGS
    Livingston and Monroe counties come together in the 1970s at the confluence of the Genesee River and Honeoye Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished rail spurs near Golah, West Rush, and East Avon Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Brockport, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Brockport, 1973 Print
    1971 Brockport
    1973 Print · USGS
    Brockport and the surrounding township of Sweden are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the historic canal and a growing university campus. Genealogists can trace family names across Lake View Cemetery or search for ancestral roots in West Sweden and Clarkson.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of West Henrietta, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of West Henrietta, 1974 Print
    1971 West Henrietta
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County during the early 1970s reveals a landscape of transit and academia south of Rochester. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and settlements from West Henrietta to Scottsville or locate family plots at Martin Cem and Pine Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1971 Map of Rochester West, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rochester West, 1974 Print
    1971 Rochester West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters a period of significant suburban expansion and institutional growth in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like St Bernards Seminary and the Rochester-Monroe Co Airport.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Pittsford, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Pittsford, 1974 Print
    1971 Pittsford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was experiencing rapid suburban maturation in the early seventies as the Rochester area expanded southward. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through landmarks like the Pioneer Burying Ground, the historic Erie Canal, and Mendon Ponds County Park.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1971 Map of Webster, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Webster, 1974 Print
    1971 Webster
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters a decade of growth in the early seventies as the suburban landscape expands around Webster and Penfield. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous historic sites, including Webster Rural Cem, Oakwood Cem, and the Penn Central rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1971 Map of Victor, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Victor, 1974 Print
    1971 Victor
    1974 Print · USGS
    Ontario County is shown during a period of transition in the early seventies, as suburban growth met traditional rail-and-farm landscapes. Researchers can trace local lineage at Miners Corners Cemetery or follow the historic tracks of the Lehigh Valley Railroad through Victor.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1971 Map of Spencerport, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Spencerport, 1974 Print
    1971 Spencerport
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's canal and rail corridor is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the ERIE CANAL and the village of Spencerport. Researchers can trace local history through the many rural schools, family-named roads like Vroom Road, and cemeteries including Maple Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1971 Map of Fairport, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Fairport, 1974 Print
    1971 Fairport
    1974 Print · USGS
    Fairport and East Rochester are shown in the early seventies during a period of rapid development along the Erie Canal and Irondequoit Creek. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road evolution from the New York State Thruway to the older Railroad Mills and Hannans Corner.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1971 Map of Rochester East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rochester East, 1974 Print
    1971 Rochester East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greater Rochester and the Irondequoit shoreline are shown in the early 1970s, as the city's northern suburbs reached their modern footprint. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Riverside Cemetery to Brighton or trace the old rail lines of the Penn Central.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1971 Map of Clifton, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Clifton, 1974 Print
    1971 Clifton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County settlements and agricultural lands are captured here in the 1970s as suburban expansion meets traditional rural life. Genealogists can locate family names at Belcoda Cem or Quaker Cem, and trace the grounds of Roberts Wesleyan College.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1978 Map of Hamlin
    1978 Map of Hamlin
    1978 Hamlin
    1978 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's lakeshore and farming hinterlands are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the locations of Lakeside Cem, St Johns Sch, and established crossroads like Morton and Kendall Mills.
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