1940s Maps of Wilson, New York
Explore 5 historic maps of Wilson 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 Wilson'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.
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Start exploring Wilson's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Wilson, NY maps
(5)- 1948 Map of Tonawanda, 1953 Print
1948 Tonawanda1953 Print · USGSNiagara 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 - 1948 Map of Wilson, 1956 Print
1948 Wilson1956 Print · USGSNiagara 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 - 1949 Map of Wilson
1949 Wilson1949 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1949 Map of Cambria
1949 Cambria1949 Print · USGSNiagara 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. - 1949 Map of Sixmile Creek
1949 Sixmile Creek1949 Print · USGSThe 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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