1980s Maps of Niagara County, New York

Explore 14 historic maps of Niagara County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Niagara County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Niagara County, NY maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Cambria
    1980 Map of Cambria
    1980 Cambria
    1980 Print · USGS
    Niagara County in the early eighties shows a mix of Cold War military presence and educational growth. Researchers can trace the layout of the Lockport Air Force Station, find St Peters Ch, or explore the CONRAIL rail corridor.

  2. 1980 Map of Tonawanda West
    1980 Map of Tonawanda West
    1980 Tonawanda West
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Niagara River frontier in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of heavy industry, military aviation, and growing suburbs. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Holy Ghost Cem, local schools such as Duffy High Sch, and the layout of Grand Island.

  3. 1980 Map of Clarence Center
    1980 Map of Clarence Center
    1980 Clarence Center
    1980 Print · USGS
    Suburban development meets rural Erie County during the early eighties as new residential tracts rise near established crossroads. Researchers can trace the Erie Canal near the Sulphur Springs Guard Lock or locate family roots at St Marys Cem and Clarence Center.

  4. 1980 Map of Ransomville
    1980 Map of Ransomville
    1980 Ransomville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's agricultural and industrial character is preserved here in the early eighties, from the Lake Ontario plains to the Tuscarora escarpment. Trace local family roots and historical land use through landmarks like Mt Hope Cem, the settlement at Model City, and the Tuscarora Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1980 Map of Barker
    1980 Map of Barker
    1980 Barker
    1980 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's fertile lakeside plains are captured here in the early eighties, showing the rural communities of Barker and Somerset. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Quaker Cemetery, the Quaker Road Church, and the unique Barker Central School Airport.

  6. 1980 Map of Lockport
    1980 Map of Lockport
    1980 Lockport
    1980 Print · USGS
    Lockport and the surrounding Niagara County countryside are captured here in the early eighties, showing the city's industrial core and rural townships. Researchers can trace local landmarks like St Bridgets Ch, the County Fairgrounds, and the path of the ERIE CANAL.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1980 Map of Wolcottsville
    1980 Map of Wolcottsville
    1980 Wolcottsville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Erie and Niagara counties come alive in the late twentieth century as this survey follows the winding Tonawanda Creek. Trace the sites of Swifts Mills, Dancer Cem, and the old rail connections at Akron Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1980 Map of Ft Niagara
    1980 Map of Ft Niagara
    1980 Ft Niagara
    1980 Print · USGS
    The international border at the mouth of the Niagara River is captured here in the 1980s, showing a landscape defined by military history and lakefront growth. Researchers can trace the layout of Niagara-On-The-Lake, Youngstown, and the grounds of Fort Niagara State Park.

  9. 1980 Map of Tonawanda East
    1980 Map of Tonawanda East
    1980 Tonawanda East
    1980 Print · USGS
    Niagara and Erie counties meet at the historic canal in the early eighties as suburban growth reshapes the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of North Tonawanda, the grounds of White Chapel Memorial Cem, and small hamlets like Wendelville.

  10. 1980 Map of Lewiston, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Lewiston, 1981 Print
    1980 Lewiston
    1981 Print · USGS
    Niagara County and the international border are seen here in the 1980s, showcasing the massive power infrastructure along the river. Genealogists and researchers can locate Riverdale Cemetery, Stella Niagara Seminary, and the unique Our Lady of Fatima Shrine.

  11. 1980 Map of Niagara Falls, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Niagara Falls, 1981 Print
    1980 Niagara Falls
    1981 Print · USGS
    Niagara Falls and its international surrounds are captured in the early eighties as a hub of hydropower and tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood schools like Gaskill High School, resting places like Oakwood Cemetery, and rail junctions at Montrose Junction.

  12. 1981 Map of Akron
    1981 Map of Akron
    1981 Akron
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Erie and Genesee county border in the early eighties centers on the Tonawanda Indian Reservation and the industrial village of Akron. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Four Corners Cem or locate industrial relics like the Mine Shaft near Basom.

  13. 1984 Map of Lockport, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Lockport, 1985 Print
    1984 Lockport
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western New York in the 1980s shows a landscape of lakefront parks, industrial rail corridors, and vast protected wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of local families through sites like Acacia Park Cem or the Tuscarora Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Niagara Falls
    1986 Map of Niagara Falls
    1986 Niagara Falls
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of heavy power generation and riverfront parkland. Trace the residential growth of Lewiston and Youngstown or locate landmarks like Old Fort Niagara and the Niagara Escarpment.
    2 unique versions available

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