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1950s Maps of Reading, New York

Explore 4 historic maps of Reading 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 Reading'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 Reading's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Reading, 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
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