1950s Maps of Niagara County, New York

Explore 17 historic maps of Niagara County 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 Niagara County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Niagara County, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Newfane
    1950 Map of Newfane
    1950 Newfane
    1950 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's lakefront and agricultural heartland are captured here at mid-century as the region's rural character remained firmly intact. Researchers can trace family sites near Olcott and Newfane, locating specific landmarks like Sawyer Cem, School No 6, and the New York Central Railroad.

  2. 1950 Map of Wolcottsville
    1950 Map of Wolcottsville
    1950 Wolcottsville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Niagara and Erie Counties are captured here at the start of the 1950s, showing a transition from rural farming to structured township growth. Researchers can trace family history through numerous district schools and landmarks like Swifts Mills, Akron Junction, and the Clarence Center Church.

  3. 1950 Map of Lockport
    1950 Map of Lockport
    1950 Lockport
    1950 Print · USGS
    Lockport and its surrounding townships thrive along the Erie Canal in the post-war era. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Cold Spring Cem, the Chapel of the Good Shepherd, and the International Railway corridor.

  4. 1950 Map of Ransomville
    1950 Map of Ransomville
    1950 Ransomville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Niagara County is captured here at a time when the Tuscarora Indian Reservation and the New York Central Railroad defined the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like St Michaels Cem, Model City, and School No 11.

  5. 1950 Map of Clarence Center
    1950 Map of Clarence Center
    1950 Clarence Center
    1950 Print · USGS
    Midcentury Western New York is captured here as rural townships began to evolve around the Erie Canal and Tonawanda Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate early district schools, the Sulphur Springs Guard Lock, and hamlets like Swormville and Hodgeville Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Gasport
    1950 Map of Gasport
    1950 Gasport
    1950 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's canal and rail corridor is captured here at mid-century, following the Erie Canal through Gasport. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of several hamlets including Reynales Basin, Terrys Corner, and Orangeport Settlement.

  7. 1950 Map of Tonawanda East
    1950 Map of Tonawanda East
    1950 Tonawanda East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Niagara and Erie counties meet along the canal and river during this postwar period of industrial activity and suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Martinsville and Hodgeville, or locate family sites near Wheatfield Cemetery and School No. 10.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Tonawanda West
    1950 Map of Tonawanda West
    1950 Tonawanda West
    1950 Print · USGS
    Niagara Falls and North Tonawanda are captured during a period of major post-war industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the development of Cayuga Island, find local schools like Gratwick Sch, and locate family plots at White Haven Cem.

  9. 1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Map of Lewiston
    1950 Lewiston
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier at mid-century shows a landscape of growing townships and historic river crossings just north of the falls. Genealogists can locate family sites at Beth Israel Cem, St Bernards Cem, or the campus of Niagara University.

  10. 1950 Map of Ft Niagara
    1950 Map of Ft Niagara
    1950 Ft Niagara
    1950 Print · USGS
    The mouth of the Niagara River and the grounds of the historic fortress are captured here in the post-war era. Researchers can trace the village of Youngstown, the old cemetery at Towers Corners, and the layout of Fort Niagara at mid-century.

  11. 1950 Map of Medina, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Medina, 1956 Print
    1950 Medina
    1956 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Genesee Counties are mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial pulse of the Erie Canal and New York Central corridor. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schools and landmarks like the Site of Neuter Fort, Boxwood Cem, and the Tonawanda Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1950 Map of Ridgeway, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Ridgeway, 1956 Print
    1950 Ridgeway
    1956 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, New York, is captured here at mid-century, where Lake Ontario orchards meet the busy corridor of the historic Erie Canal. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and community at School No. 16 or locate family plots at Otter Creek Cemetery and Fuller Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1951 Map of Akron
    1951 Map of Akron
    1951 Akron
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Tonawanda Indian Reservation and the village of Akron are documented here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists can trace family burial sites at Evergreen Cem and Long House Cem, or locate historic civic hubs like the Council House and Basom.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1951 Map of Lyndonville
    1951 Map of Lyndonville
    1951 Lyndonville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Niagara counties meet along this coastal stretch of Lake Ontario during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through the locations of School No 10, St Patricks Cem, and the rail stops of the New York Central.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1951 Map of Medina
    1951 Map of Medina
    1951 Medina
    1951 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Niagara Counties hum with activity in the mid-century as the Erie Canal and rail lines drive the local economy. Genealogists can locate several rural schoolhouses and family plots, such as Boxwood Cem and School No 16.

  16. 1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print
    1952 Toronto
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lake Ontario and the international border define this mid-century landscape of rapid industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the vital shipping and rail corridors of the era, from the Welland Canal to the New York Central Railroad.

  17. 1954 Map of Tonawanda West
    1954 Map of Tonawanda West
    1954 Tonawanda West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Niagara River corridor and Grand Island are captured during a mid-century period of industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Johnsburg, Holy Ghost Cem, and Bishop Duffy High Sch.

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