1950s Maps of Brighton, New York

Explore 3 historic maps of Brighton 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 Brighton'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 Brighton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Brighton, NY maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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