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1950s Maps of Orleans County, New York

Explore 16 historic maps of Orleans 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 Orleans County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Orleans County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Orleans County, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Knowlesville
    1950 Map of Knowlesville
    1950 Knowlesville
    1950 Print · USGS
    Orleans County at mid-century remains a landscape defined by the historic Erie Canal and the transit lines of the New York Central. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Millville Cem or locate old schoolhouses and settlements like East Shelby and West Barre.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Holley, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Holley, 1952 Print
    1950 Holley
    1952 Print · USGS
    Orleans County is captured at mid-century, showcasing the enduring influence of the Erie Canal and rail lines on local settlement. Genealogists and researchers can locate several rural landmarks including Pioneer Cem, Robinson Hill Sch, and the hamlet of Fancher.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Medina, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Medina, 1956 Print
    1950 Medina
    1956 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Genesee Counties are mapped here in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial pulse of the Erie Canal and New York Central corridor. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schools and landmarks like the Site of Neuter Fort, Boxwood Cem, and the Tonawanda Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Ridgeway, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Ridgeway, 1956 Print
    1950 Ridgeway
    1956 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, New York, is captured here at mid-century, where Lake Ontario orchards meet the busy corridor of the historic Erie Canal. Researchers can trace the legacy of rural education and community at School No. 16 or locate family plots at Otter Creek Cemetery and Fuller Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Albion, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Albion, 1956 Print
    1950 Albion
    1956 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Genesee counties sit at a fascinating crossroads in the early fifties as new highway systems began to parallel the historic water and rail routes. Researchers can trace the heritage of local hamlets like South Barre and North Bergen, or locate landmarks like the State Training School for Girls and Mt Albion Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Ashwood, 1959 Print
    1950 Map of Ashwood, 1959 Print
    1950 Ashwood
    1959 Print · USGS
    Orleans County’s shoreline and agricultural heartland are captured here in the mid-twentieth century, from the Lake Ontario coast down to the historic canal. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Bates Road Cem, the hamlet of Kuckville, and the transit corridor of the Erie Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Albion, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Albion, 1965 Print
    1950 Albion
    1965 Print · USGS
    Orleans County is centered on the village of Albion in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by the historic Erie Canal and agricultural crossroads. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like the State Training School for Girls, Barre Center, and Mt Albion Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Kent
    1951 Map of Kent
    1951 Kent
    1951 Print · USGS
    Orleans County orchards and lakefront communities meet the rails in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Erie Canal and New York Central past Kent (Brice Sta) and numerous numbered schoolhouses.
  25. 1951 Map of Lyndonville
    1951 Map of Lyndonville
    1951 Lyndonville
    1951 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Niagara counties meet along this coastal stretch of Lake Ontario during the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through the locations of School No 10, St Patricks Cem, and the rail stops of the New York Central.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Medina
    1951 Map of Medina
    1951 Medina
    1951 Print · USGS
    Orleans and Niagara Counties hum with activity in the mid-century as the Erie Canal and rail lines drive the local economy. Genealogists can locate several rural schoolhouses and family plots, such as Boxwood Cem and School No 16.
  31. 1951 Map of Kendall
    1951 Map of Kendall
    1951 Kendall
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Orleans County lakeshore still balanced seasonal beach life with traditional canal-side industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal through Hulberton and locate family landmarks like Transit Ch and Greenwood Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Albion
    1952 Map of Albion
    1952 Albion
    1952 Print · USGS
    Orleans County is captured in the early fifties, showing the historic Erie Canal and New York Central corridor as it shaped local industry. Genealogists can trace family names at Richs Corners or locate graves at Mt Albion Cem and Tanner Cem.
  37. 1952 Map of Ashwood
    1952 Map of Ashwood
    1952 Ashwood
    1952 Print · USGS
    Orleans County, New York, during the early fifties shows a landscape defined by the fruit-growing region between the Great Lakes and the historic canal. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal past Eagle Harbor or locate old rural schools like School No 16.
  40. 1952 Map of Brockport
    1952 Map of Brockport
    1952 Brockport
    1952 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's canal and rail corridors are captured in detail during the early fifties, showing the village of Brockport as it stood between the Erie Canal and the railroad. Genealogists can locate family sites across several burial grounds including Lake View Cemetery, Mt Olivet Cem, and West Sweden Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Hamlin, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Hamlin, 1953 Print
    1952 Hamlin
    1953 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's lakeshore and interior farmlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing the region's transition into the post-war era. Researchers can trace historic school districts like Brick Sch and rail-side hamlets such as North Hamlin and Otis.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Toronto, 1954 Print
    1952 Toronto
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lake Ontario and the international border define this mid-century landscape of rapid industrial and suburban growth. Researchers can trace the vital shipping and rail corridors of the era, from the Welland Canal to the New York Central Railroad.
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