Historical Maps of Rochester, New York

What stories do these 28 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. 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

  5. 1912 Map of Rochester
    1912 Map of Rochester
    1912 Rochester
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  6. 1912 Map of Ontario Beach
    1912 Map of Ontario Beach
    1912 Ontario Beach
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, North Greece, and other nearby areas

  7. 1920 Map of Rochester
    1920 Map of Rochester
    1920 Rochester
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, North Greece, and other nearby areas

  8. 1931 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1931 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1931 Mendon Ponds
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Penfield, and other nearby areas

  9. 1931 Map of Rochester West
    1931 Map of Rochester West
    1931 Rochester West
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Gates, and other nearby areas

  10. 1931 Map of Rochester East
    1931 Map of Rochester East
    1931 Rochester East
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  11. 1935 Map of Rochester East
    1935 Map of Rochester East
    1935 Rochester East
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  12. 1935 Map of Genesee Junction
    1935 Map of Genesee Junction
    1935 Genesee Junction
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Brighton, and other nearby areas

  13. 1935 Map of Rochester West
    1935 Map of Rochester West
    1935 Rochester West
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Gates, and other nearby areas

  14. 1935 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1935 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1935 Mendon Ponds
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Penfield, and other nearby areas

  15. 1952 Map of Rochester East, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochester East, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochester East
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

  16. 1952 Map of Rochester West, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochester West, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochester West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Gates, and other nearby areas

  17. 1952 Map of Genesee Junction, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Genesee Junction, 1954 Print
    1952 Genesee Junction
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Brighton, and other nearby areas

  18. 1952 Map of Mendon Ponds, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendon Ponds, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendon Ponds
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Penfield, and other nearby areas

  19. 1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Rochester
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Syracuse, Greece, and other nearby areas

  20. 1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Rochester
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Syracuse, Greece, and other nearby areas

  21. 1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Rochester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Syracuse, Greece, and other nearby areas

  22. 1971 Map of West Henrietta, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of West Henrietta, 1974 Print
    1971 West Henrietta
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Brighton, and other nearby areas

  23. 1971 Map of Rochester West, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rochester West, 1974 Print
    1971 Rochester West
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Gates, and other nearby areas

  24. 1971 Map of Pittsford, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Pittsford, 1974 Print
    1971 Pittsford
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Henrietta, Penfield, and other nearby areas

  25. 1971 Map of Rochester East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rochester East, 1974 Print
    1971 Rochester East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Greece, Irondequoit, and other nearby areas

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