Old Maps of Lansing, Lansing for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 30 historic maps of Lansing. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Lansing's past.


Lansing, Lansing 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. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 1951 Map of Ithaca East
    1951 Map of Ithaca East
    1951 Ithaca East
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County highlands are documented here during the early fifties, showing the university campus and its neighboring hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names at East Lawn Cemetery or follow the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley.

  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 Ithaca West, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ithaca West, 1971 Print
    1969 Ithaca West
    1971 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Ithaca and the southern tip of Cayuga Lake are captured here in the late sixties. Researchers can trace family history through old sites like Quaker Ch, Inlet Valley Cem, and the many hamlets at Krum Corner and Duboise Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1969 Map of Ithaca East, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Ithaca East, 1972 Print
    1969 Ithaca East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County highlands reached a peak of academic and infrastructure growth in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Cornell University, the Lehigh Valley rail route, and old burial grounds like East Lawn Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1970 Map of West Groton, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of West Groton, 1974 Print
    1970 West Groton
    1974 Print · USGS
    Upper Tompkins County is shown here in the early 1970s, characterized by its dense network of named rural crossroads and family homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific family landmarks like Pierson Corners, Stearns Cem, and the South Lansing School for Girls.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1971 Map of Ludlowville, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Ludlowville, 1975 Print
    1971 Ludlowville
    1975 Print · USGS
    The shores of Cayuga Lake in the early 1970s reveal a mix of Finger Lakes recreation and industrial transit. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley Railroad line, locate rural burial sites like Bower Cem, and explore the gorge at Taughannock Falls State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1978 Map of Ithaca West, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Ithaca West, 1979 Print
    1978 Ithaca West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the western shores of Cayuga Lake are shown here in the late seventies as the city edges toward rural upland corners. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Quaker Settlement, Hayt Corner, and several historic burying grounds such as Calvary Cem.

  24. 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.

  25. 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

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