1930s Maps of Rochester, New York

Explore 7 historic maps of Rochester from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 Rochester's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 Rochester's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Rochester, NY maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1931 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1931 Mendon Ponds
    1931 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing a significant transition in the early 1930s as Rochester's industrial reach met rural township life. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of district schools like Henrietta No 2 Sch or locate the Iola Sanitarium.

  2. 1931 Map of Rochester West
    1931 Map of Rochester West
    1931 Rochester West
    1931 Print · USGS
    Monroe County is seen here during the early thirties as the western suburbs of Rochester began to take shape alongside major transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Barge Canal and locate historic sites like St Bernards Seminary and Coldwater Sta.

  3. 1931 Map of Rochester East
    1931 Map of Rochester East
    1931 Rochester East
    1931 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing a period of rapid residential expansion in the early thirties as the city reached toward the lake. Researchers can find old neighborhood landmarks like the Genesee Lighthouse, Claverhouse PO, and the Riverside Cemetery.

  4. 1935 Map of Rochester East
    1935 Map of Rochester East
    1935 Rochester East
    1935 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its eastern suburbs are shown in high detail during the mid-1930s as the city expanded toward the lake. Genealogists can locate family homes near the University of Rochester or trace old lakeside communities like Sea Breeze and White City.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1935 Map of Genesee Junction
    1935 Map of Genesee Junction
    1935 Genesee Junction
    1935 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a bustling intersection of rail and water transport during the mid-1930s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of West Henrietta and Scottsville or locate family plots at Riverview Cem and Maplewood Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1935 Map of Rochester West
    1935 Map of Rochester West
    1935 Rochester West
    1935 Print · USGS
    Western Rochester and the towns of Greece and Gates are shown in the mid-1930s during a peak era of industrial and institutional growth. Researchers can trace the massive footprint of Kodak Park, the old rail lines at Coldwater Sta, and local landmarks like Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1935 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1935 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1935 Mendon Ponds
    1935 Print · USGS
    Monroe County south of Rochester is shown in the mid-1930s, featuring a landscape of glacial ponds and expanding rail infrastructure. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and historic landmarks like the Iola Sanitarium and East Ch.
    3 unique versions available

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