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1950s Maps of Onondaga County, New York

Explore 29 historic maps of Onondaga County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Onondaga County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Onondaga County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Onondaga County, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Elmira
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Binghamton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Binghamton and the surrounding Southern Tier are shown in the mid-century era, highlighting the intricate rail and river networks that drove local industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Railroad and locate landmarks from Otsego Lake to Sidney Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Utica
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.
  10. 1951 Map of Cleveland
    1951 Map of Cleveland
    1951 Cleveland
    1951 Print · USGS
    Oneida Lake and its northern shoreline villages are captured here in the early fifties, showing the region's transition into a modern transportation hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Cleveland, Bridgeport, and Constantia, alongside landmarks like Dakin Bay Sch and the Barge Canal Route.
  13. 1955 Map of South Onondaga, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of South Onondaga, 1956 Print
    1955 South Onondaga
    1956 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the mid-fifties is captured here as the Syracuse city line begins to meet the rural highlands and the Onondaga Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace old family locales like Baileys Settlement and Cards Corners or find defunct landmarks like the Nedrow Air Park.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Jamesville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Jamesville, 1956 Print
    1955 Jamesville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the mid-1950s shows a mix of rural homesteads and industrial growth centered on the village of Jamesville. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Pioneer Cem, the County Penitentiary, and the old Onativia settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Otisco Valley, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Otisco Valley, 1956 Print
    1955 Otisco Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Onondaga and Cortland Counties appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of glacial lakes and upland farms. You can trace family roots at The West Cem and Hillsdale Cem, or locate mid-century landmarks like Camp Hoover and Assembly Park.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Tully, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tully, 1956 Print
    1955 Tully
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the Tully Valley was a blend of concentrated village life and sprawling state forestry lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks through Apulia Station or find local landmarks like St Leo Ch and Meeker Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Marcellus, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Marcellus, 1957 Print
    1955 Marcellus
    1957 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of historic turnpikes and clustered villages centered around the Marcellus valley. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through numerous rural landmarks like St Francis Cem, Rockwell Springs, and the northern shoreline of Otisco Lake.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Lysander, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Lysander, 1957 Print
    1955 Lysander
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Onondaga and Oswego Counties meet here along the historic Seneca River and Erie Canal corridor. Researchers can trace family homesteads near old crossroads like Little Utica, The Kingdom, and the rural Merritt Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Spafford, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Spafford, 1957 Print
    1955 Spafford
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high ridges between Skaneateles and Otisco Lakes are captured here in the mid-fifties as reforestation efforts began reclaiming former farmland. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Borodino Cem, Gamble Mill, and several historic schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Skaneateles
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region of Central New York is shown here in the mid-fifties, centered on the deep waters of Skaneateles Lake. Researchers can trace the industrial Skaneateles Short Line Railroad or locate local landmarks like Twelve Corners Sch and St Marys Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Camillus, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Camillus, 1957 Print
    1955 Camillus
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Onondaga County is captured here as suburban growth begins to reach outward from the Syracuse area into the hill country. Researchers can trace historic transport routes including the Old Erie Canal and old crossroads at Martisco, Memphis, and Howlett Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Owasco, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Owasco, 1957 Print
    1955 Owasco
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes uplands of Cayuga County are captured here in the mid-1950s, stretching between the shores of Owasco Lake and Skaneateles Lake. Genealogists can trace early family sites at Globe Hotel Corners and several rural burial grounds like Conklin Cemetery and Twelve Corners Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Jordan, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Jordan, 1957 Print
    1955 Jordan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of canal-era villages and vital rail connections during the early years of the Thruway. Researchers can locate the Skaneateles Junction, trace the Erie Canal through Jordan, and find family sites near Maple Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Skaneateles
    1957 Print · USGS
    Skaneateles and its northern industrial corridor are shown in detail during the mid-fifties. You can trace the path of the Skaneateles Short Line RR and locate local landmarks like Baptist Corners, Shepard Settlement, and Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Tully, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Tully, 1961 Print
    1955 Tully
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the dawn of the interstate era reveals a landscape of glacial lakes and historic upland hamlets. Genealogists can trace family sites at Pioneer Cem or St Patrick Cem, while identifying rail stops like Apulia Station.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Central Square, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Central Square, 1958 Print
    1956 Central Square
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the mid-1950s is defined here by a dense network of family-named crossroads and the river-and-rail corridors of southern Oswego County. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Central Square to rural outposts like Mallory Station, Caughdenoy, and Russ Mills.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Utica
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.
  58. 1957 Map of Cleveland, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cleveland, 1959 Print
    1957 Cleveland
    1959 Print · USGS
    Oneida Lake’s southern and northern shores are captured in the late 1950s, showing the established communities of Cleveland and Bridgeport. Genealogists can trace family footprints near St Marys Ch, Bridgeport Central Sch, and the Cornell Univ Biological Field Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Cicero, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Cicero, 1959 Print
    1957 Cicero
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern Onondaga County enters a period of rapid suburban growth in the late fifties as residential streets expand toward the lake. Researchers can trace family sites from North Syracuse to the rural Cicero Center, including the Cicero Center Cem and Thompson Rd Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Syracuse East, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Syracuse East, 1959 Print
    1957 Syracuse East
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Syracuse suburbs and industrial corridors are captured during the peak of mid-century growth. Trace the rail-and-canal economy from the DeWitt Yards to the Erie Canal, alongside Syracuse University and the emerging Carrier Circle.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Manlius, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Manlius, 1959 Print
    1957 Manlius
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central New York is captured here during the mid-century suburban expansion across the Onondaga and Madison county line. You can trace the remnants of the Old Erie Canal alongside the New York State Thruway and find vanished local landmarks like Bennett Airport and Fyler Settlement.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Brewerton, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Brewerton, 1959 Print
    1957 Brewerton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central New York's river-and-canal landscape is captured here in the late fifties, showing the expanding settlements of Clay and North Syracuse. Researchers can trace old property boundaries and local landmarks like the Pine Plains Cem, Hayes Airfield, and the New York Central rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Baldwinsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Baldwinsville, 1959 Print
    1957 Baldwinsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Baldwinsville and Phoenix emerge at the vital convergence of the Seneca, Oswego, and Oneida rivers. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Riverside Cemetery, Van Buren Sch, and the riverside community of Belgium.
    2 unique versions available
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