Old Maps of Spencer, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Spencer with 44 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Spencer has changed over the decades.


Spencer, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
    1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
    1893 Ithaca
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of steep gorges and rail-connected hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property lines and rural crossroads from Ithaca to Trumbull Corner and the secluded Pony Hollow.

  2. 1895 Map of Ithaca
    1895 Map of Ithaca
    1895 Ithaca
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its dramatic lakefront topography and rural hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across Ithaca, Newfield, and the high reaches of Connecticut Hill.
    13 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Dryden
    1900 Map of Dryden
    1900 Dryden
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region comes to life in the late nineteenth century as the rail networks of the Lehigh Valley RR and the CAYUGA DIVISION expand through the valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through the hill settlements of Caroline Center, South Danby, and the early grounds of Cornell University.
    9 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Waverly
    1902 Map of Waverly
    1902 Waverly
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace defunct stations and crossroads like Van Etten Junction, Owens Mills, and the village of Wellsburg.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Owego
    1903 Map of Owego
    1903 Owego
    1903 Print · USGS
    Tioga County at the turn of the century is defined by its busy river landings and a dense web of competing railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old property sites near Deans Tannery, Halsey Valley, and the rural crossroads of Straits Corners.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 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. 1906 Map of Catatonk
    1906 Map of Catatonk
    1906 Catatonk
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes foothills are shown here at the peak of the rail era, before the expansion of modern highways. Genealogists can locate family lands near Slaterville Springs, trace the Lehigh Valley RR, or find early sites like White Church.

  8. 1949 Map of Willseyville, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Willseyville, 1958 Print
    1949 Willseyville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Tompkins County in the late 1940s shows a landscape of upland ridges and deep valley rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Danby Rural Cem, early schoolhouses like Belle Sch, and the rail junction at Willseyville.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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 West Danby, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of West Danby, 1952 Print
    1950 West Danby
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tompkins County is mapped here as a network of hill-and-valley settlements and vital rail lines. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and community nodes like Woodlawn Cem, Kellogg Corners, and the southern waters of Spencer Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1951 Map of Willseyville
    1951 Map of Willseyville
    1951 Willseyville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Tompkins and Tioga counties are captured here in the mid-century, where rail lines and narrow valleys dictated the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Danby Rural Cemetery, South Danby, and Crum Town.

  12. 1954 Map of Van Etten, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Van Etten, 1956 Print
    1954 Van Etten
    1956 Print · USGS
    Chemung and Tioga Counties are seen here in the mid-1950s, centered on the vital rail junction at Van Etten. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Rumsey Cem, Hicks, and landmarks along the Lehigh Valley line.

  13. 1954 Map of Waverly, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Waverly, 1961 Print
    1954 Waverly
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier's river valleys and rail networks are caught at a mid-century peak in this survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Austin Hill Cem, the Double Mill Sch, and the historical Newtown Battlefield State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Spencer, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Spencer, 1958 Print
    1956 Spencer
    1958 Print · USGS
    Tioga County in the mid-fifties remains a landscape of high ridges and narrow creek valleys centered on the village of Spencer. Genealogists can trace rural homesteads near the Hamilton Sch and follow the old winding routes between Halsey Valley and Straits Corners Ch.

  15. 1956 Map of Owego, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Owego, 1960 Print
    1956 Owego
    1960 Print · USGS
    Tioga County in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep river valleys and the busy corridors of the Erie Railroad and Lehigh Valley Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through rural landmarks like Hamilton Sch and the Sulphur Springs Chapel.

  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

  17. 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

  18. 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.

  19. 1969 Map of West Danby, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of West Danby, 1971 Print
    1969 West Danby
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region south of Ithaca is captured here in the late sixties, where the Lehigh Valley railroad and West Danby define the valley floor. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Sebring Cem, Chaffee Creek Cem, and schools in Newfield.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1969 Map of Van Etten, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Van Etten, 1971 Print
    1969 Van Etten
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier highlands come into focus in the late 1960s, centered on the rail corridor between Chemung and Tioga counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Lehigh Valley Railroad through Van Etten and locate small burial grounds like Mt Hope Cem or Canfield Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1969 Map of Willseyville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Willseyville, 1971 Print
    1969 Willseyville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The hills of southern Tompkins County come into focus in the late sixties as the high ridges of the Danby State Forest tower over rural valleys. Genealogists can trace family footprints at the Danby Rural Cem and Lane Cem, or locate the old White Church and Caroline Depot.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1969 Map of Spencer, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Spencer, 1971 Print
    1969 Spencer
    1971 Print · USGS
    Tioga County is captured here in the late sixties as a landscape of valley settlements and steep ridges. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Baptist Corners Cem, the village of Spencer, and the rural crossroads at Halsey Valley.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 2010 Map of Van Etten, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Van Etten, 2010 Print
    2010 Van Etten
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Spencer, including Barton, Erin, and other nearby areas

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