Old Maps of Manchester, New York for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Manchester. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Manchester, NY maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Palmyra, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Palmyra, 1956 Print
    1899 Palmyra
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wayne County is shown here at the turn of the century, characterized by a unique landscape of glacial hills and a bustling canal-and-rail corridor. Researchers can trace the early paths of the Barge Canal and locate landmarks like Mormon Hill and Pigeon Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1902 Map of Palmyra
    1902 Map of Palmyra
    1902 Palmyra
    1902 Print · USGS
    Central Wayne County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Erie Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Genealogists can trace family names and small hamlets from Mormon Hill to the busy canal docks at Newark and Port Gibson.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Palmyra
    1943 Map of Palmyra
    1943 Palmyra
    1943 Print · USGS
    Wayne County comes to life in the 1940s as a hub of canal transport and religious history. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Langdon Cem, explore the district around Hill Cumorah, or trace the old route of the (NYC) Abd Erie Canal.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1952 Map of Palmyra, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Palmyra, 1953 Print
    1952 Palmyra
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wayne County is shown here as a landscape of glacial drumlins and historic transport arteries. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schoolhouses like School No 11, family burial sites like Culver Cem, and landmarks such as Hill Cumorah.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Rochester
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail and water commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the New York Central through canal towns like Newark or explore the coastal landmarks around Sackets Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Rochester
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and Finger Lakes frontier are shown here at the height of the mid-century infrastructure boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road evolution from Sackets Harbor down to the New York State Thruway, passing through centers like Pulaski and Adams Center.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Rochester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upstate New York's industrial heartland is captured here during a period of significant growth between the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of canal towns and rail hubs from Rochester to Syracuse, noting features like the Erie Canal and the New York State Thruway.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 1984 Map of Rochester
    1984 Map of Rochester
    1984 Rochester
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Rochester lakefront and Genesee Valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth reached historic canal towns and rural outposts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mud Mills, the Angel Moroni Monument, and Lake View Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2023 Map of Palmyra, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Palmyra, 2023 Print
    2023 Palmyra
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Erie Canal corridor comes to life in this recent study of the Wayne County landscape. Genealogists can trace family plots at Palmyra Cem or Gibson Rural Cem, while canal buffs can follow the path of The Wide Waters.

  17. 2023 Map of Clifton Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Clifton Springs, 2023 Print
    2023 Clifton Springs
    2023 Print · USGS
    Ontario County is defined by its drumlin fields and milling history in this modern survey. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of local burial grounds, from the Manchester Village Cem to the storied Hill Cumorah and the County Home Cem.

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