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1950s Maps of Syracuse, New York

Explore 7 historic maps of Syracuse 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 Syracuse'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.
  • 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 Syracuse's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Syracuse, 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Elmira
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York Finger Lakes during the late fifties reveal a complex landscape of glacial geology and industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors like the Erie Canal and Erie RR, or locate institutional landmarks like Cornell University.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Syracuse West, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Syracuse West, 1960 Print
    1958 Syracuse West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Syracuse and Onondaga Lake are seen here in the late fifties as suburban expansion reached communities like Fairmount and Mattydale. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Solvay, locate old family plots at Loomis Hill Cem, or find the Salt Museum and historic Fort Ste Marie De Ganidentaha.
    2 unique versions available
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