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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Porter, New York

Explore 25 historic maps of Porter from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Porter's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Porter, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Wilson
    1900 Map of Wilson
    1900 Wilson
    1900 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's shoreline at the turn of the century shows a landscape of established orchards and quiet lakefront ports. Genealogists can trace the early layout of Wilson and North Wilson or locate the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Station along the rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Tonawanda
    1900 Map of Tonawanda
    1900 Tonawanda
    1900 Print · USGS
    Niagara County and northern Erie County are shown at the turn of the century as the Erie Canal and heavy rail lines drove the growth of the North Tonawanda lumber and shipping hub. Genealogists can trace family footprints in outlying hamlets like Bergholtz, Ransomville, and Martinsville.
  7. 1900 Map of Niagara Falls, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of Niagara Falls, 1961 Print
    1900 Niagara Falls
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier at the turn of the century shows an intense convergence of industrial power and military history along the international border. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Suspension Bridge and Michigan Central R. R. or locate old landmarks like Fort Niagara and the Whirlpool.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Niagara Falls
    1901 Map of Niagara Falls
    1901 Niagara Falls
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier at the dawn of the twentieth century is captured here in striking detail, from the river's mouth to the falls. Trace the dense rail networks of the Niagara Falls area or locate Fort Niagara and the Brock Monument.
    11 unique versions available
  13. 1901 Map of Tonawanda
    1901 Map of Tonawanda
    1901 Tonawanda
    1901 Print · USGS
    At the turn of the century, the Niagara Frontier was a powerhouse of canal and rail transit. Genealogists can trace family footprints in settlements like Sanborn, Martinsville, and Bergholtz, or follow the original path of the ERIE CANAL through Tonawanda.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1949 Map of Sixmile Creek
    1949 Map of Sixmile Creek
    1949 Sixmile Creek
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Niagara County remained a mix of quiet fruit orchards and summer beaches in the years following World War II. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through Filmore Chapel Cem, family-named tracts like Harrison Grove, and old routes like Braley Road.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1962 Map of Toronto, 1982 Print
    1962 Map of Toronto, 1982 Print
    1962 Toronto
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Golden Horseshoe and the Niagara Frontier meet in this early 1960s study of a growing international border region. Trace the path of the Welland Canal and locate land marks like the Scarborough Bluffs and Tuscarora Indian Reservation.
  40. 1965 Map of Toronto
    1965 Map of Toronto
    1965 Toronto
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Golden Horseshoe and Niagara Frontier are shown in detail during the early sixties, highlighting the international shipping and transit networks. Trace the path of the Erie Canal, the Welland Canal, and rail lines connecting Toronto and Niagara Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1965 Map of Ft Niagara, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Ft Niagara, 1968 Print
    1965 Ft Niagara
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier and the Lake Ontario shoreline are captured here in the mid-1960s. Trace the international border and historical defenses from Old Fort Niagara to Youngstown and the inland reaches of Towers Corners.
  46. 1965 Map of Lewiston, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Lewiston, 1968 Print
    1965 Lewiston
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Niagara frontier in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of international transit and institutional growth along the Niagara River. Researchers can locate historic religious sites like the Stella Niagara Seminary and trace the topography of the Niagara Escarpment.
  49. 1965 Map of Ransomville, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Ransomville, 1968 Print
    1965 Ransomville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Niagara County was undergoing a steady transition in the 1960s as local industry and suburban growth met long-standing farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the borders of the Tuscarora Indian Reservation or locate family sites near Model City and Sanborn.
  52. 1965 Map of Sixmile Creek, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Sixmile Creek, 1968 Print
    1965 Sixmile Creek
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Niagara County shoreline meets the southern reaches of Lake Ontario during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape shaped by rural roads and quiet lakeside retreats. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Oakland Cem, Filmore Chapel, and the small community at Uneeda Beach.
  55. 1973 Map of Sixmile Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Sixmile Creek, 1975 Print
    1973 Sixmile Creek
    1975 Print · USGS
    The Niagara County shoreline meets the southern reaches of Lake Ontario in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of seasonal beaches and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Oakland Cem, explore the early boundaries of Porter, or locate the Penn Central rail line near Braley.
  58. 1974 Map of Sixmile Creek, 1980 Print
    1974 Map of Sixmile Creek, 1980 Print
    1974 Sixmile Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's northern shoreline comes into focus in the mid-1970s, showing the intersection of coastal recreation and agricultural life. Researchers can trace local lineage through Filmore Chapel and Halsted Cem, or explore the development of Harrison Grove and Uneeda Beach.
  61. 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
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 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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