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

Explore 42 historic maps of Yates 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Yates County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Yates County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Yates County, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Naples, 1956 Print
    1900 Map of Naples, 1956 Print
    1900 Naples
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of steep ridges and rail-dependent valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the vanished tracks of the Kanona and Prattsburg R.R. or locate old community centers like Barker Church and Ingleside.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Canandaigua
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ontario County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the steam-era commerce of the Finger Lakes. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural hubs like Baptist Hill, follow the Steamboat Route on Canandaigua Lake, or locate family farms near Thompson Cor and Mertensia.
  7. 1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Watkins
    1901 Print · USGS
    Schuyler County at the turn of the century centered on the bustling rail-and-canal nexus of the southern Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact 1901 locations of Watkins, Montour Falls, and rural post offices like Barnes P. O.
    10 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Geneva
    1902 Map of Geneva
    1902 Geneva
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the dawn of the twentieth century was a bustling corridor of canals and competing railroads. Trace the intricate Steamboat Route on Seneca Lake and locate old stations like Billsboro Sta. and Reeder.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Phelps
    1902 Map of Phelps
    1902 Phelps
    1902 Print · USGS
    Ontario and Yates counties are shown here at a peak of rail-driven prosperity in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous hamlets and junctions like Clifton Springs, Oaks Corners, and Halls Corners, or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R.R.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1902 Map of Ovid
    1902 Map of Ovid
    1902 Ovid
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape tied together by steamboats and competing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprints of Cascade Mills or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R. R. through villages like Ovid and Lodi.
    9 unique versions available
  19. 1903 Map of Naples
    1903 Map of Naples
    1903 Naples
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by deep valleys and essential transit routes. Trace the old STEAMBOAT ROUTE on Canandaigua Lake or locate early industrial sites like the Naples Tannery and Barker Church.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Canandaigua
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the dawn of the century, defined by a bustling network of railroads and steamboat traffic. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks at Baptist Hill, Mc Millen Corners, and lakefront points like Cottage City.
    7 unique versions available
  25. 1903 Map of Penn Yan
    1903 Map of Penn Yan
    1903 Penn Yan
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrives at the turn of the century, centered on the busy steamboat and rail docks of Penn Yan. Trace early industry along the Keuka Lake Outlet or locate family roots in Branchport, Milo Center, and Keuka Park.
    7 unique versions available
  28. 1903 Map of Hammondsport
    1903 Map of Hammondsport
    1903 Hammondsport
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the dawn of the twentieth century is defined here by the busy docks of Hammondsport and the deep waters of Keuka Lake. Researchers can trace the early Steamboat Route and a dense network of upland hamlets like Catawba and Wayne Four Corners.
    8 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1913 Map of Naples
    1913 Map of Naples
    1913 Naples
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of deep waters and steep ridges connected by steam and rail. Trace the historic Steamboat Route on Canandaigua Lake and follow the rail lines to Naples or Prattsburg.
  37. 1942 Map of Prattsburg
    1942 Map of Prattsburg
    1942 Prattsburg
    1942 Print · USGS
    Steuben and Yates counties are documented here during the early war years, showing a landscape of upland farms and deep creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Segar Cem, School No 10, and the Italy-Naples Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1942 Map of Penn Yan
    1942 Map of Penn Yan
    1942 Penn Yan
    1942 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Keuka Lake and the village of Penn Yan are captured here just as the region’s milling and rail economy reached a mid-century peak. Genealogists can trace family lands along Finger Road or locate ancestors in Mt Pleasant Cem and numerous rural school districts.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1942 Map of Pulteney
    1942 Map of Pulteney
    1942 Pulteney
    1942 Print · USGS
    Steuben and Yates counties meet along the shores of Keuka Lake in this wartime-era survey of the Finger Lakes region. Genealogists can locate family sites including Pelton Cemetery, Darby Corners, and six distinct rural schoolhouses like School No. 11.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1942 Map of Middlesex
    1942 Map of Middlesex
    1942 Middlesex
    1942 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Canandaigua Lake and the village of Middlesex are captured here during the early war years. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line, find several rural burial grounds like Cove Cem, and locate numerous district schools.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1942 Map of Canandaigua Lake
    1942 Map of Canandaigua Lake
    1942 Canandaigua Lake
    1942 Print · USGS
    Canandaigua Lake and its eastern and western shores are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside landings and rural family plots including Lucas Cem, Remington Cem, and the community at Cheshire.
  52. 1942 Map of Rushville
    1942 Map of Rushville
    1942 Rushville
    1942 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Ontario and Yates counties is meticulously detailed here in the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Wilson Corners, trace ancestral burials at Washburn Cem, and follow the path of the Lehigh Valley Railroad.
  55. 1942 Map of Potter
    1942 Map of Potter
    1942 Potter
    1942 Print · USGS
    Yates County was a patchwork of creek-fed valleys and upland farmsteads during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous rural sites like Old Fort Cem, School No 16, and the hamlet of Guyanoga.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1942 Map of Stanley
    1942 Map of Stanley
    1942 Stanley
    1942 Print · USGS
    Ontario and Yates counties intersect here during the early war years, revealing a landscape of rail-driven hamlets and productive farmland. Genealogists can trace family roots through the many rural school districts and old burial grounds like Sand Hill Cem or the Old Number Nine Church.
  61. 1942 Map of Dundee, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Dundee, 1957 Print
    1942 Dundee
    1957 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Seneca Lake appear in the early 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by parallel rail lines and lakeside landings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Dundee, the grounds of Lakemont Academy, and the routes of the New York Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1942 Map of Keuka Park, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Keuka Park, 1960 Print
    1942 Keuka Park
    1960 Print · USGS
    Keuka Lake and its western shore appear here during the early war years, showing the rural character of Yates County. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous district schools and landmarks like Keuka College, Second Milo, and the Barrington Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1943 Map of Dresden
    1943 Map of Dresden
    1943 Dresden
    1943 Print · USGS
    During the early years of the Second World War, the Seneca Lake shore underwent a massive transformation with the establishment of the Naval Training Station. Researchers can trace the layout of the station and Sampson (PO), or locate historic mills like Mays Mills and Cascade Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1943 Map of Geneva South
    1943 Map of Geneva South
    1943 Geneva South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Geneva and the shores of Seneca Lake are captured here during the early 1940s, highlighting the region's academic and maritime identity. Researchers can trace the footprints of Hobart College, find local family names along Snell Road, or locate rail stops like Billsboro Sta.
  73. 1943 Map of Keuka Lake
    1943 Map of Keuka Lake
    1943 Keuka Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region of the early 1940s is shown here, centered on the eastern waters and rural uplands of the lake. Genealogists can trace family connections through numerous rural landmarks like Second Milo, School No 3, and the Barrington Cem.
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