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1950s Maps of Corning, New York

Explore 7 historic maps of Corning 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 Corning'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 Corning's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Corning, 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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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