1970s Maps of Onondaga County, New York

Explore 11 historic maps of Onondaga County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Onondaga County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Onondaga County, NY maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Brewerton, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Brewerton, 1974 Print
    1973 Brewerton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Oneida Lake and the riverfront communities of Clay and Brewerton are captured here during a period of significant suburban expansion in the 1970s. Local researchers can trace the growth of North Syracuse, locate Pine Plains Cem, or find the grounds of Fort Brewerton State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Baldwinsville, 1974 Print
    1973 Map of Baldwinsville, 1974 Print
    1973 Baldwinsville
    1974 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Seneca, Oneida, and Oswego rivers defines this central New York landscape in the 1970s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Baldwinsville and Phoenix through sites like Riverside Cemetery, Bethel Ch, and the Oswego Canal.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1973 Map of Cicero, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Cicero, 1975 Print
    1973 Cicero
    1975 Print · USGS
    Oneida Lake's southern shore and the expanding suburbs north of Syracuse come into focus during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of Cicero alongside landmarks like Hancock Field US Air Force and the Cicero Center Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Syracuse West, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Syracuse West, 1975 Print
    1973 Syracuse West
    1975 Print · USGS
    Greater Syracuse and the Onondaga Lake shoreline are captured in the early seventies during a period of peak suburban and infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Syracuse University, the State Fairgrounds, and local landmarks like Solvay and Split Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1973 Map of Oran, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Oran, 1975 Print
    1973 Oran
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Syracuse in the 1970s, the rural landscapes of Manlius and Pompey reveal a network of upland farms and deep wooded gulfs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Clough Corners, visit Pratts Falls Co Park, or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Oran.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1973 Map of Manlius, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Manlius, 1975 Print
    1973 Manlius
    1975 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the early seventies shows the intersection of historic canal routes and modern suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Fyler Settlement, Tuscarora Cem, and the path of the Old Erie Canal.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1973 Map of Cleveland, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Cleveland, 1976 Print
    1973 Cleveland
    1976 Print · USGS
    Oneida Lake’s north and south shores are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of quiet villages and expanding lakeside communities. Local historians can trace the Old RR Grade through Constantia, locate the Airfield (Aban'd) near Lakeport, or explore the wetland reaches of the Cicero Swamp.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1973 Map of South Onondaga, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of South Onondaga, 1977 Print
    1973 South Onondaga
    1977 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Syracuse meet the rural valleys of Onondaga County during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family history through several hamlets and landmarks like Baileys Settlement, Onondaga Castle, and Cedarvale Cem.

  9. 1973 Map of Jamesville, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Jamesville, 1977 Print
    1973 Jamesville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central New York south of Syracuse in the early seventies shows a landscape of steep ridges and deep glacial valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through sites like Onativia Church, Pioneer Cemetery, and Fillmore Corner.

  10. 1977 Map of Syracuse East, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Syracuse East, 1978 Print
    1977 Syracuse East
    1978 Print · USGS
    The eastern suburbs of Syracuse come alive in the late seventies, showing the dense intersection of industrial rail and modern air travel. Trace local family history through St Marys Cemetery or explore the vast De Witt Yards and the historic Erie Canal.

  11. 1978 Map of Jordan, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Jordan, 1979 Print
    1978 Jordan
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Seneca River valley in the late seventies reveals a landscape defined by its canal-era roots and rail connections. Genealogists can trace family names through Maple Grove Cem and Elbridge Rural Cem or locate the old Halfway Sch and St Patricks Ch.
    2 unique versions available

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