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1950s Maps of Wayne County, New York

Explore 23 historic maps of Wayne County 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 Wayne County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Wayne County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Wayne County, NY maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Macedon, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Macedon, 1952 Print
    1951 Macedon
    1952 Print · USGS
    Wayne County and northern Ontario County appear here in the early fifties, caught between their historic canal-era roots and mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the lineage of local hamlets and rural districts through landmarks like Yellow Mills, Walworth Station, and Farmington (Pumpkin Hook).
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1952 Map of Ninemile Point
    1952 Map of Ninemile Point
    1952 Ninemile Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline of Webster comes into focus in the early fifties, capturing a landscape of family farms and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace local heritage at Union Cem, School No 18, and Webster Beach County Park.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Salmon Creek, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Salmon Creek, 1953 Print
    1952 Salmon Creek
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Wayne County comes into focus during the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of orchards and coastal bluffs. Researchers can trace family roots at Centenary Cem or locate the old Pennsylvania rail line near Maxwell Bay.
  10. 1952 Map of Pultneyville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Pultneyville, 1953 Print
    1952 Pultneyville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Wayne County appears here in the early fifties, centering on the historic port of Pultneyville. Local researchers can trace family lands along Lonesome Road or locate the Lakeview Cem near the mouth of Salmon Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Newark, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Newark, 1953 Print
    1952 Newark
    1953 Print · USGS
    Newark and the surrounding Wayne County drumlins are captured in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Erie Canal and heavy rail. Researchers can locate vanished rural stops like Fairville Sta, the sprawling Newark State School, and historic burials at Old Hopper Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Palmyra, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Palmyra, 1953 Print
    1952 Palmyra
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wayne County is shown here as a landscape of glacial drumlins and historic transport arteries. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schoolhouses like School No 11, family burial sites like Culver Cem, and landmarks such as Hill Cumorah.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Furnaceville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Furnaceville, 1953 Print
    1952 Furnaceville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Wayne County shoreline on Lake Ontario is captured here in the early fifties, showing the coastal communities before significant modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family locations near Lakeside Cem, Centenary Ch, and the hamlet of Furnaceville.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Williamson, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Williamson, 1953 Print
    1952 Williamson
    1953 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by orchards and glacial ridges. You can trace family history through rural sites like Hall Center Cem, the hamlet of Owls Nest, and the busy rail corridors of the New York Central.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Ontario, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ontario, 1953 Print
    1952 Ontario
    1953 Print · USGS
    Wayne County hamlets and drumlin landscapes are captured here in the early fifties, just as the region's agricultural character began to meet modern development. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from Union Hill to Walworth, including Kuttruff Hill and the New York Central rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Sodus, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Sodus, 1954 Print
    1952 Sodus
    1954 Print · USGS
    Wayne County agricultural and rail corridors are frozen in time just after the war. Local historians can trace the paths of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads through Wallington and Sodus Center, and locate rural landmarks like School No 7 or Parish church.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Webster, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Webster, 1964 Print
    1952 Webster
    1964 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters a period of post-war growth as early hamlets and rural school districts begin to transition into modern suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Oakwood Cem, the East Penfield Church, or the unique terrain of Thousand Acre Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Wolcott, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wolcott, 1955 Print
    1953 Wolcott
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wayne County farming and industry are captured here in the early 1950s, showing the intricate network of drumlins and stream valleys. Genealogists can locate family-named intersections like Maunders Corners and remote burials at Roe Cem or Hubbard Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Rose, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rose, 1955 Print
    1953 Rose
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's lakeshore and farming hamlets are preserved here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's rail-dependent rural economy. You can trace family roots through Rose Cem, locate the rail stops at North Rose, or explore the shoreline at Bonni Castle.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Lyons, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lyons, 1955 Print
    1953 Lyons
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's canal and rail corridor is captured here in the early fifties, showing the industrial and agricultural landscape between Lyons and Clyde. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Fergusons Corners and Alloway, or locate the historic Lock Berlin and Elmwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Savannah, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Savannah, 1955 Print
    1953 Savannah
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wayne and Seneca counties in the early 1950s show a landscape of canal-side industry and vast protected wetlands. Researchers can trace family sites at White Schoolhouse Corners, explore the hamlets of Clyde and Savannah, or locate old burial grounds like Lockpit Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of North Wolcott, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of North Wolcott, 1955 Print
    1953 North Wolcott
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Wayne County shoreline of Lake Ontario is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of drumlins and deep bays. Researchers can trace rural school districts and family roads like Dutch Street or find local landmarks such as Scotts Bluff and School No 2.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Sodus Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Sodus Point, 1955 Print
    1953 Sodus Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Wayne County shoreline and the protected waters of Sodus Bay are captured here in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the rail terminus at Sodus Point, the lakeside community of Lake Bluff, and rural landmarks like St Johns Chapel.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Clyde, 1961 Print
    1953 Map of Clyde, 1961 Print
    1953 Clyde
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wayne County is shown in the early fifties, defined by the industrial hubs of Lyons and Clyde along the historic Erie Canal. Researchers can trace old family sites at Lockwood Corners, locate the White Schoolhouse, or find the Rice Mill near the marshlands.
  55. 1954 Map of West Ninemile Point, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of West Ninemile Point, 1955 Print
    1954 West Ninemile Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Cayuga County shoreline meets the deep waters of the lake in the mid-1950s, showing a quiet coastal landscape. You can trace the rural roads and early settlements like Moon Beach near the mouth of Ninemile Creek and West Ninemile Point.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Fair Haven, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Fair Haven, 1956 Print
    1954 Fair Haven
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Cayuga County meets the Great Lakes in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of protected bays and rural crossroads. Local historians can locate ancestral sites like McArthur Cem or trace the early paths of Sterling Sta and the Marine Railway.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Montezuma, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Montezuma, 1956 Print
    1954 Montezuma
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Seneca River and Erie Canal corridors are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the New York State Thruway began to reshape the region. Trace local history through Port Byron, Willow Grove, and the wetlands of the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Victory, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Victory, 1956 Print
    1954 Victory
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Wayne and Cayuga counties is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape shaped by glacial drumlins. Researchers can locate the Schuler Farms Landing Field, several rural cemeteries like French Cem, and the waters of Duck Lake.
  67. 1954 Map of Weedsport, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Weedsport, 1961 Print
    1954 Weedsport
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is captured here as the new thruway begins to reshape the historic canal and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal and New York Central through Port Byron, or locate family landmarks like Brick Ch and Schuler Farms Airfield.
    3 unique versions available
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