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

Explore 19 historic maps of Corning 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.

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  1. 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
  4. 1914 Map of Corning
    1914 Map of Corning
    1914 Corning
    1914 Print · USGS
    Steuben County is a thriving rail and river hub during the early twentieth century, centered on the strategic confluence at Painted Post. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, including French's Mill, Lumber City School, and the remote Liberty Pole School.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Corning
    1944 Map of Corning
    1944 Corning
    1944 Print · USGS
    Steuben County was a vital rail and river junction during the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace an incredible density of rural landmarks, from Frenchs Mill to the many country schoolhouses like Lumber City Sch and Liberty Pole Sch.
  10. 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
  13. 1953 Map of Corning, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Corning, 1955 Print
    1953 Corning
    1955 Print · USGS
    Corning and the Chemung River valley are captured in the early fifties at the height of their industrial and rail importance. Researchers can trace the layout of historic wards and school districts, locating sites like Painted Post, Gang Mills, and the County Courthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Big Flats, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Big Flats, 1955 Print
    1953 Big Flats
    1955 Print · USGS
    Big Flats and the Chemung River valley are shown in detail during the early fifties, a time when rail travel still dominated the local corridor. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing landmarks like the Rural Home Cem, Fisherville, and several neighborhood schools including Farr Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Caton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Caton, 1955 Print
    1953 Caton
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley and the rural uplands south of Corning are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Elmwood Cem, Frenchs Mill, and several named schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Seeley Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Seeley Creek, 1955 Print
    1953 Seeley Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley and the hills of the state line appear here in the early fifties, before modern expansion. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Caton Sch No 2, family-named summits such as Kinner Hill, and the grounds of the Mt Savior Monastery.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
    1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
    1953 Elmira
    1961 Print · USGS
    Chemung County and the Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing the industrial pulse of the river valley. Trace family roots through numerous district schools like Quackenbush Sch and burial grounds such as Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1969 Map of Corning, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Corning, 1971 Print
    1969 Corning
    1971 Print · USGS
    Corning and the Chemung River valley are shown here in the late sixties as the region’s industrial and transport networks remained at their peak. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at St Marys Cem or locate the old Erwin Valley Sch and Gang Mills settlement.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1969 Map of Seeley Creek, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Seeley Creek, 1971 Print
    1969 Seeley Creek
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley at the close of the sixties shows a landscape of growing residential developments and deep-rooted rural outposts. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Webb Mills, Dutch Hill Cem, and the prominent Mount Saviour Monastery.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1969 Map of Caton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Caton, 1971 Print
    1969 Caton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier of New York meets the Pennsylvania border in the late sixties, where the Chemung River valley gives way to rural highlands. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Barnard Cem and old crossroads at Frenchs Mill or East Lindley.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1969 Map of Big Flats, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Big Flats, 1971 Print
    1969 Big Flats
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley is captured here in the late sixties as industrial rail lines and modern aviation transformed the region. Researchers can trace family sites at Rural Home Cem, explore the PENN CENTRAL rail corridor, or locate old crossroads like Smith Corners.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 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.
  52. 1986 Map of Hornell
    1986 Map of Hornell
    1986 Hornell
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region thrive in the 1980s as rail and river corridors link Hornell to Corning. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Alfred University, the Veterans Adm Center, and the shores of Keuka Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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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