1900-1909 Maps of New York

Explore 229 historic maps of New York from 1900-1909. 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 New York's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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


New York maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Baldwinsville
    1900 Map of Baldwinsville
    1900 Baldwinsville
    1900 Print · USGS
    Onondaga and Oswego counties are seen here at the close of the nineteenth century, when the Erie Canal still drove local commerce. Genealogists can trace family roots through canal towns like Jordan and river hubs like Baldwinsville and Phoenix.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Map of Passaic
    1900 Passaic
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth.

  3. 1900 Map of Little Falls
    1900 Map of Little Falls
    1900 Little Falls
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley serves as a bustling industrial artery at the turn of the century, dominated by canal and rail traffic. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Little Falls, find the County House, or locate vanished stops like Ingham Mills Sta.

  4. 1900 Map of Gaines
    1900 Map of Gaines
    1900 Gaines
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Cowanesque River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by new rail lines and remote timbering settlements. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Sunderlinville, Harrison Valley, and the rural crossroads of Mixtown and Lansing.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1900 Map of Paterson
    1900 Map of Paterson
    1900 Paterson
    1900 Print · USGS
    Northeastern New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Morris Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through vanished rail stops and sites like Laurel Grove Cemetery, Wortendyke, and Sicomac.

  6. 1900 Map of Dunkirk
    1900 Map of Dunkirk
    1900 Dunkirk
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and Chautauqua hills are shown here in the late nineteenth century during a peak era of railroad expansion. Genealogists can trace early post offices like Van Buren (Cushing P.O.) and established towns such as Fredonia and Brocton.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1900 Map of Utica
    1900 Map of Utica
    1900 Utica
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was at its industrial peak at the turn of the century, anchored by the rail and canal nexus of Utica. Genealogists can trace family names through rural crossroads like Martin Corners and Brayton Corners, or follow the industrial sprawl of the Erie Canal into Ilion.
    9 unique versions available

  8. 1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Macedon
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Wayne counties thrive at the intersection of water and rail transport at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the original paths of the Erie Canal and locate long-standing settlements like Despatch, Fairport, and Webster.
    8 unique versions available

  9. 1900 Map of Canajoharie
    1900 Map of Canajoharie
    1900 Canajoharie
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the turn of the century shows a dense network of canal, rail, and river transportation. Genealogists can trace family footprints in historic Canajoharie, the upland farms near Stone Arabia, and the resort area of Sharon Springs.

  10. 1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Map of Staten Island
    1900 Staten Island
    1900 Print · USGS
    The New York and New Jersey harbor comes alive in the late Victorian era, showing Staten Island when small villages and defensive forts still defined the coastline. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks through Fort Wadsworth, the Morris Canal, and historic settlements like Rossville or Tottenville.
    10 unique versions available

  11. 1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Taconic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of the Taconic Mountains thrived at the turn of the century as a hub of rail travel and valley industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hoosick Falls, Bennington, and the winding path of the Rutland R.R.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1900 Map of Tully
    1900 Map of Tully
    1900 Tully
    1900 Print · USGS
    In the hills south of Syracuse during the late 1890s, this area supported a network of dairy farms and rail-dependent hamlets. Genealogists can locate long-lost rural communities like Maple Grove (Case P.O.), the Onondaga Indian Reservation, and the resort grounds at Assembly Park.
    9 unique versions available

  13. 1900 Map of Remsen
    1900 Map of Remsen
    1900 Remsen
    1900 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Herkimer Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape shaped by the rail-and-canal economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Remsen, Hinckley, and Trenton Falls or locate industrial sites such as Bardwell Mill.
    9 unique versions available

  14. 1900 Map of Canada Lake
    1900 Map of Canada Lake
    1900 Canada Lake
    1900 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County was a remote wilderness of lakes and high peaks at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can locate early outposts like Kenwells and Northrup Lodge or trace the original shorelines of West Canada Lake.

  15. 1900 Map of Wilson
    1900 Map of Wilson
    1900 Wilson
    1900 Print · USGS
    Niagara County's shoreline at the turn of the century shows a landscape of established orchards and quiet lakefront ports. Genealogists can trace the early layout of Wilson and North Wilson or locate the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Station along the rail line.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1900 Map of Oswego
    1900 Map of Oswego
    1900 Oswego
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Oswego and Cayuga Counties at the turn of the century is a hub of maritime and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of four major railroads serving lakefront communities like North Fairhaven and the historic grounds of Fort Ontario.
    8 unique versions available

  17. 1900 Map of Tonawanda
    1900 Map of Tonawanda
    1900 Tonawanda
    1900 Print · USGS
    Niagara County and northern Erie County are shown at the turn of the century as the Erie Canal and heavy rail lines drove the growth of the North Tonawanda lumber and shipping hub. Genealogists can trace family footprints in outlying hamlets like Bergholtz, Ransomville, and Martinsville.

  18. 1900 Map of Cherry Creek
    1900 Map of Cherry Creek
    1900 Cherry Creek
    1900 Print · USGS
    Western New York near the turn of the century shows a landscape of developing rail hubs and managed wetlands. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Forestville, South Dayton, and Leon, or locate vanished stations like Smiths Mills Sta. and the rural crossroads at Charlotte Center.
    6 unique versions available

  19. 1900 Map of Bolton
    1900 Map of Bolton
    1900 Bolton
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack lakeshore comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showcasing the steamboat-era connections of Lake George. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Bolton Landing, Hague, and the remote heights of Tongue Mountain.
    13 unique versions available

  20. 1900 Map of Tioga
    1900 Map of Tioga
    1900 Tioga
    1900 Print · USGS
    Tioga County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the busy river corridors and the arrival of major rail networks. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Lawrenceville, Mansfield, and Tioga, or locate rural landmarks like Jackson Summit and Canoe Camp.

  21. 1900 Map of Schoharie
    1900 Map of Schoharie
    1900 Schoharie
    1900 Print · USGS
    Schoharie County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the winding Schoharie Creek and vital rail connections. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific locations like Howe Cave, Mineral Springs, and the various stops along the Middleburg and Schoharie RR.
    8 unique versions available

  22. 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

  23. 1900 Map of Elkland
    1900 Map of Elkland
    1900 Elkland
    1900 Print · USGS
    Tioga County at the turn of the century is defined by its deep river valleys and the expanding rail networks of the Cowanesque River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Knoxville, Academy Corners, and the rail junction at Stokesdale Junc.
    5 unique versions available

  24. 1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Map of Housatonic
    1900 Housatonic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the Housatonic Valley are captured here at a moment of industrial and social transition during the late Victorian era. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Boston and Albany R.R. through old settlements like Shaker Village and Lenox Furnace.
    5 unique versions available

  25. 1900 Map of Wilmurt
    1900 Map of Wilmurt
    1900 Wilmurt
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills of Herkimer and Hamilton counties appear here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape of isolated hamlets and timber-rich woods. Genealogists can trace family roots in Wilmurt, Nobleboro, and Morehouseville or locate landmarks like Twin Lakes Reservoir and Hinckley Lake.

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