Historical Maps of Rochester, New York

What stories do these 65 old maps tell about Rochester's past? From 1895 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Rochester's history through maps:

  • Trace Rochester's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Rochester's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Rochester, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Rochester
    1895 Map of Rochester
    1895 Rochester
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  2. 1895 Map of Ontario Beach
    1895 Map of Ontario Beach
    1895 Ontario Beach
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, North Greece, and other nearby areas

  3. 1898 Map of Rochester
    1898 Map of Rochester
    1898 Rochester
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  4. 1898 Map of Rochester, 1901 Print
    1898 Map of Rochester, 1901 Print
    1898 Rochester
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  5. 1898 Map of Rochester, 1905 Print
    1898 Map of Rochester, 1905 Print
    1898 Rochester
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  6. 1898 Map of Rochester, 1908 Print
    1898 Map of Rochester, 1908 Print
    1898 Rochester
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  7. 1898 Map of Rochester, 1911 Print
    1898 Map of Rochester, 1911 Print
    1898 Rochester
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  8. 1899 Map of Ontario Beach
    1899 Map of Ontario Beach
    1899 Ontario Beach
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, North Greece, and other nearby areas

  9. 1899 Map of Ontario Beach, 1903 Print
    1899 Map of Ontario Beach, 1903 Print
    1899 Ontario Beach
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, North Greece, and other nearby areas

  10. 1899 Map of Ontario Beach, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Ontario Beach, 1910 Print
    1899 Ontario Beach
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, North Greece, and other nearby areas

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