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1940s Maps of Porter, New York

Explore 3 historic maps of Porter 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 Porter'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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Porter's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Porter, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
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