1940s Maps of Newfane, New York

Explore 6 historic maps of Newfane from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Newfane's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
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Start exploring Newfane's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Newfane, NY maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Tonawanda, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Tonawanda, 1953 Print
    1948 Tonawanda
    1953 Print · USGS
    Niagara and Erie counties are shown here just after the war, where the Niagara River meets the historic Erie Canal. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of North Tonawanda or locate family sites at Molyneaux Corners and Colonial Village.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Lockport, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Lockport, 1953 Print
    1948 Lockport
    1953 Print · USGS
    Niagara and Erie Counties are shown here during the late forties, when the canal and rail lines still anchored the regional economy. Researchers can locate numerous numbered rural schoolhouses and vanished stops like Hodgeville Sta or Akron Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Wilson, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Wilson, 1956 Print
    1948 Wilson
    1956 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's Lake Ontario shoreline comes alive in the late 1940s, showcasing a network of summer beach colonies and inland farming hamlets. Trace family roots at Greenwood Cem, locate the old School No 8, or follow the New York Central tracks through Wilson.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Olcott, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Olcott, 1956 Print
    1948 Olcott
    1956 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's lakefront and orchard country are captured here in the late 1940s as industry and agriculture moved by rail. Trace the New York Central line through Newfane or locate family roots at St Johns Ch, Corwin Cem, and various numbered schoolhouses.

  5. 1949 Map of Wilson
    1949 Map of Wilson
    1949 Wilson
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Niagara County shoreline was a mix of quiet summer colonies and agricultural hamlets in the years following the war. Researchers can trace family roots through landmarks like Tuscarora Cem, St Peters Ch, and the rail stops along the New York Central.

  6. 1949 Map of Cambria
    1949 Map of Cambria
    1949 Cambria
    1949 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's rural landscape is captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the dramatic transition of the escarpment and the rail-fed agriculture of the era. Genealogists and historians can trace several named crossroads and early district schools, from Molyneaux Corners to School No 9 and the historic St Andrews Sch.

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