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Old Maps of Canandaigua, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Canandaigua with 35 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Canandaigua has changed over the decades.

Canandaigua, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Canandaigua
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ontario County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the steam-era commerce of the Finger Lakes. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural hubs like Baptist Hill, follow the Steamboat Route on Canandaigua Lake, or locate family farms near Thompson Cor and Mertensia.
  4. 1902 Map of Phelps
    1902 Map of Phelps
    1902 Phelps
    1902 Print · USGS
    Ontario and Yates counties are shown here at a peak of rail-driven prosperity in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous hamlets and junctions like Clifton Springs, Oaks Corners, and Halls Corners, or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R.R.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Canandaigua
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the dawn of the century, defined by a bustling network of railroads and steamboat traffic. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks at Baptist Hill, Mc Millen Corners, and lakefront points like Cottage City.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Canandaigua
    1942 Map of Canandaigua
    1942 Canandaigua
    1942 Print · USGS
    Ontario County is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the transition from the city of Canandaigua to the surrounding farm townships. Researchers can locate many family-named landmarks and rural hubs, including Farmington Station, South Farmington Chapel, and Ackley Cem.
  13. 1942 Map of Canandaigua Lake
    1942 Map of Canandaigua Lake
    1942 Canandaigua Lake
    1942 Print · USGS
    Canandaigua Lake and its eastern and western shores are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside landings and rural family plots including Lucas Cem, Remington Cem, and the community at Cheshire.
  16. 1942 Map of Rushville
    1942 Map of Rushville
    1942 Rushville
    1942 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Ontario and Yates counties is meticulously detailed here in the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Wilson Corners, trace ancestral burials at Washburn Cem, and follow the path of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
  19. 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
  22. 1951 Map of Canandaigua, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Canandaigua, 1952 Print
    1951 Canandaigua
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ontario County comes into focus as the city and its surrounding farmsteads transition into a new era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through family burial grounds like Hathaway Cem and local landmarks such as South Farmington Chapel or McMillen Corners.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Canandaigua Lake, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Canandaigua Lake, 1952 Print
    1951 Canandaigua Lake
    1952 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Canandaigua Lake are shown here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of rural schools and lakeside summer colonies. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hunn Memorial Cemetery, Cheshire, and the various schoolhouses scattered among the gullies.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Clifton Springs, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Clifton Springs, 1953 Print
    1951 Clifton Springs
    1953 Print · USGS
    Ontario County is captured in the early fifties as a bustling corridor of rail and industry along the Canandaigua Outlet. Trace the footprints of early residents at Riverview Cemetery, identify local schools like School No 1, or locate the historic County Home.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Rushville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Rushville, 1953 Print
    1952 Rushville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The rural Finger Lakes borderlands of Ontario and Yates counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by farming and rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous cemeteries and crossroads like Reed Corners, Babbitt Corner, and Gorham.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Elmira
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region and Southern Tier are captured here during a period of industrial maturity and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the footprint of the Seneca Army Depot, and legacy rail lines through Elmira and Ithaca.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Elmira
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of deep glacial valleys and heavy rail infrastructure. Trace old railroad corridors like the Pennsylvania RR or visit landmarks like Letchworth State Park and the Seneca Army Depot.
  43. 1983 Map of Canandaigua, 1985 Print
    1983 Map of Canandaigua, 1985 Print
    1983 Canandaigua
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Genesee Valley appear in high detail in the early 1980s as the region's transport and academic centers reached a peak. Researchers can trace rail lines like the Lehigh Valley RR and find landmarks such as the Mount Morris Dam and Gannagaro State Historical Site.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 2010 Map of Canandaigua Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Canandaigua Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Canandaigua Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Gorham, East Bloomfield, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Clifton Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clifton Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Clifton Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Farmington, Manchester, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Rushville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rushville, 2010 Print
    2010 Rushville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Gorham, Hopewell, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Canandaigua, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Canandaigua, 2010 Print
    2010 Canandaigua
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Victor, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Rushville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rushville, 2013 Print
    2013 Rushville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Gorham, Hopewell, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Canandaigua, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Canandaigua, 2013 Print
    2013 Canandaigua
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Victor, Farmington, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Clifton Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clifton Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Clifton Springs
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Farmington, Manchester, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Canandaigua Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Canandaigua Lake, 2013 Print
    2013 Canandaigua Lake
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Gorham, East Bloomfield, and other nearby areas
  70. 2016 Map of Rushville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rushville, 2016 Print
    2016 Rushville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Gorham, Hopewell, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Clifton Springs, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Clifton Springs, 2016 Print
    2016 Clifton Springs
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Canandaigua, including Farmington, Manchester, and other nearby areas
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