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

Explore 52 historic maps of Tompkins County 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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Tompkins County, NY maps

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  1. 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 Moravia
    1902 Map of Moravia
    1902 Moravia
    1902 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Cayuga and Tompkins counties are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, when small hamlets thrived along the rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names and vanished post offices at Goosetree, Morse Mill, and Grotto.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Genoa
    1902 Map of Genoa
    1902 Genoa
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived on water and rail transport at the turn of the century, centered on the transit hub of Cayuga Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Steamboat Route and find historic sites like Wells College and Taughannic Falls.
    8 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Harford
    1903 Map of Harford
    1903 Harford
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier of New York at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep valleys and the competing paths of the Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna railroads. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and hamlets like Harford Mills, Nanticoke, and Hunts Corners.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1942 Map of Ludlowville, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Ludlowville, 1956 Print
    1942 Ludlowville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Cayuga Lake and its dramatic ravines are captured here in the early 1940s, showing the intersection of lakeside industry and rural life. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line past the Salt Works or find family roots near Ludlowville and German Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Groton, 1956 Print
    1942 Map of Groton, 1956 Print
    1942 Groton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County rural life is captured here during the early war years, showing a landscape defined by small hamlets and a remarkable number of local schools. Trace the old Lehigh Valley rail line and locate landmarks like the George Junior Republic or Red Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Genoa, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Genoa, 1960 Print
    1942 Genoa
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern Cayuga County during the early years of the war was a landscape of tightly-knit crossroad hamlets and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Poplar Ridge, Little Hollow, and multiple burial grounds like Maplewood Cem.
  28. 1942 Map of Trumansburg, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Trumansburg, 1960 Print
    1942 Trumansburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The western shore of Cayuga Lake during the early years of the war shows a landscape of busy rail lines and lakeside landings. Researchers can trace family roots at Grove Cemetery or explore the rural layout of Trumansburg, Podunk, and Halseyville.
  31. 1943 Map of Moravia
    1943 Map of Moravia
    1943 Moravia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Cayuga County's valley farms and steep ravines are captured here in the early 1940s, centered on the village of Moravia. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous landmarks like Baker Cem, Wilson Corners, and a dozen district schools including School No 9.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1943 Map of Ludlowville
    1943 Map of Ludlowville
    1943 Ludlowville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region during the early war years reveals a landscape of industrial lakeside sites and quiet upland farm districts. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through numerous landmarks like Pine Grove Cem, Jacksonville, and the Salt Works at Myers.
  37. 1943 Map of West Groton
    1943 Map of West Groton
    1943 West Groton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County was a landscape of close-knit farming hamlets and rural school districts in the years before mid-century. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Munson Corner, the North Lansing Cem, and the path of the Lehigh Valley RR.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1943 Map of Genoa
    1943 Map of Genoa
    1943 Genoa
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southern Cayuga County appears as a network of rural hamlets and creek valleys in the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and landmarks like King Ferry, Five Corners, and the Maplewood Cem.
  43. 1943 Map of Trumansburg
    1943 Map of Trumansburg
    1943 Trumansburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Cayuga Lake come alive in this wartime survey, showing the agricultural heartland between Seneca and Tompkins Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like St James Cem, School No 24, and the lakeside landings at Bergen Beach.
  46. 1943 Map of Groton
    1943 Map of Groton
    1943 Groton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County during the 1940s is mapped here in detail, showing a landscape of established dairy farms and rail-dependent villages. Genealogists can trace family land via numerous crossroads like Jones Corners and find old schoolhouses including the Mud Schoolhouse Corners.
  49. 1949 Map of Moravia
    1949 Map of Moravia
    1949 Moravia
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes uplands around Moravia and Locke are shown here in the late 1940s as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and valleys. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line and locate ancestral sites like St Patricks Ch or the Monaghan Cem.
  52. 1949 Map of Ithaca West, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Ithaca West, 1952 Print
    1949 Ithaca West
    1952 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Cayuga Lake and the hills above Ithaca appear here just after the war, showing a landscape of deep glens and early aviation. Trace family roots at Quaker Settlement or explore the mid-century grounds of the I O O F Orphanage and Lucifer Falls.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1949 Map of Ithaca East, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Ithaca East, 1956 Print
    1949 Ithaca East
    1956 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Ithaca in the late 1940s shows the growth of Cornell University alongside long-established farming communities. Genealogists can trace family lines through sites like Brooktondale, Ellis Hollow Cem, and the Catskill Turnpike.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 1949 Map of Dryden, 1962 Print
    1949 Map of Dryden, 1962 Print
    1949 Dryden
    1962 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County villages and highland farms are captured here in the late 1940s just as post-war changes began. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley Railroad through Dryden or locate family plots at Willow Glen Cem and Mulks Cem.
  64. 1949 Map of Speedsville, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Speedsville, 1966 Print
    1949 Speedsville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Tompkins and Tioga county line in the late 1940s was a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows centered on the village of Speedsville. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations along the Catskill Turnpike or find sites like School No 6 and the Padlock Lookout Tower.
  67. 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
  70. 1950 Map of Richford, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Richford, 1952 Print
    1950 Richford
    1952 Print · USGS
    Tioga County's rural valleys and high ridges are captured here in the early fifties, as the Lehigh Valley railroad still defined local commerce. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Evergreen Cem, Highland Chapel, and the hamlet of East Richford.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1950 Map of Alpine, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Alpine, 1952 Print
    1950 Alpine
    1952 Print · USGS
    Schuyler and Tompkins counties in the mid-century are defined here by high ridges and the winding route of the Lehigh Valley railroad. Researchers can trace the old rail junctions and find landmarks like Lawrence Memorial Chapel, Hinman Swamp, and the Fish Hatchery near Cayuta.
    2 unique versions available
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