Old Maps of Dryden, Dryden for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Dryden with 27 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Dryden has changed over the decades.


Dryden, Dryden maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Moravia
    1898 Map of Moravia
    1898 Moravia
    1898 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the close of the nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of valley railroads and hilltop hamlets. You can trace the Lehigh Valley line through Moravia, find family land near Benson Corners, or locate Morse Mill and Lake Como.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 1951 Map of Dryden
    1951 Map of Dryden
    1951 Dryden
    1951 Print · USGS
    Tompkins County hills and valleys are captured here in the early fifties, showing the area as a vital rail and road junction. Researchers can trace family roots through the Dutch Reformed Cem and follow the old Catskill Turnpike through Slaterville Springs.
    2 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 1969 Map of Dryden, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Dryden, 1971 Print
    1969 Dryden
    1971 Print · USGS
    Dryden and the southern hills of Tompkins County are seen here in the late sixties, a landscape where valley railroads met sprawling state forests. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial sites like Mulks Cem and old schools including the Caroline Sch and Central Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1970 Map of Groton, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Groton, 1974 Print
    1970 Groton
    1974 Print · USGS
    The rural crossroads of Tompkins and Cortland counties are captured in the early 1970s, showing the enduring agricultural character of the region. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line or locate family-named settlements like Morton Corners and Lacy Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Auburn
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep glacial waters and significant military sites. Trace the layout of the Seneca Army Depot, find the campus of Wells College, and follow the historic Lehigh Valley RR lines.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 2010 Map of Dryden, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dryden, 2010 Print
    2010 Dryden
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Caroline, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Groton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Groton, 2010 Print
    2010 Groton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Cortlandville, Groton, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Groton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Groton, 2013 Print
    2013 Groton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Cortlandville, Groton, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Dryden, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dryden, 2013 Print
    2013 Dryden
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Caroline, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  22. 2016 Map of Dryden, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Dryden, 2016 Print
    2016 Dryden
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Caroline, Virgil, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Groton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Groton, 2016 Print
    2016 Groton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Cortlandville, Groton, and other nearby areas

  24. 2019 Map of Groton, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Groton, 2019 Print
    2019 Groton
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Cortlandville, Groton, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Dryden, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Dryden, 2019 Print
    2019 Dryden
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Dryden, including Caroline, Virgil, and other nearby areas

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