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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Reading, New York

Explore 10 historic maps of Reading from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Reading's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Reading's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Watkins
    1901 Print · USGS
    Schuyler County at the turn of the century centered on the bustling rail-and-canal nexus of the southern Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact 1901 locations of Watkins, Montour Falls, and rural post offices like Barnes P. O.
    10 unique versions available
  4. 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Watkins Glen
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured at the start of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep glens and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Northern Central RR through Watkins or locate family sites near Burdett and Horseheads.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1950 Map of Burdett, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Burdett, 1952 Print
    1950 Burdett
    1952 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Seneca Lake in the early 1950s reveal a landscape of deep glens and thriving hillside hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties near Logan Cem, the Dolphburgh Sch, and the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Reading Center, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Reading Center, 1964 Print
    1950 Reading Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    The western banks of Seneca Lake come alive in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by deep ravines and lakeside salt works. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from Gingerbread Corners to Reading Center, alongside old rail stops like Barnes Sta.
    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. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions meet in this mid-eighties survey of the river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Forest Lawn Memorial Park or locate homesteads near Breesport and Newark Valley.
  28. 1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Elmira
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the early nineties as industrial hubs like Elmira and Endicott thrived alongside university life in Ithaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace the CONRAIL rail corridors, family hilltops such as Hornby Hill, and the extensive Newtown Battlefield Reservation.
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