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Historical Maps of New York

What stories do these 6,960 old maps tell about New York's past? From 1885 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover New York's history through maps:

  • Trace New York's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into New York's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

New York maps

(6,960)

  1. 1885 Map of Sheffield
    1885 Map of Sheffield
    1885 Sheffield
    1885 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Great Barrington, Salisbury, and other nearby areas
  2. 1888 Map of Sheffield
    1888 Map of Sheffield
    1888 Sheffield
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Great Barrington, Salisbury, and other nearby areas
  3. 1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 Map of Plainfield
    1888 Plainfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Newark, Elizabeth, and other nearby areas
  4. 1888 Map of New Brunswick
    1888 Map of New Brunswick
    1888 New Brunswick
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Edison, Woodbridge Township, and other nearby areas
  5. 1888 Map of Berlin
    1888 Map of Berlin
    1888 Berlin
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Pittsfield, Sand Lake, and other nearby areas
  6. 1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Map of Pittsfield
    1888 Pittsfield
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Pittsfield, Great Barrington, and other nearby areas
  7. 1888 Map of Paterson
    1888 Map of Paterson
    1888 Paterson
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Newark, Jersey City, and other nearby areas
  8. 1888 Map of Sandy Hook
    1888 Map of Sandy Hook
    1888 Sandy Hook
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Middletown Township, Old Bridge Township, and other nearby areas
  9. 1888 Map of Berlin, 1963 Print
    1888 Map of Berlin, 1963 Print
    1888 Berlin
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Pittsfield, Sand Lake, and other nearby areas
  10. 1889 Map of Stonington
    1889 Map of Stonington
    1889 Stonington
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers New York, including Groton, Southold, and other nearby areas
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Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for New York?
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