1980s Maps of Niagara, New York

Explore 6 historic maps of Niagara 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'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.
  • 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 Niagara's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.


Niagara, NY maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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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