1890s Maps of Albany County, New York

Explore 17 historic maps of Albany County from the 1890s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1890s — 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 Albany County's landscape evolved across the 1890s, 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 1890s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Albany County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Albany County, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Cohoes
    1893 Map of Cohoes
    1893 Cohoes
    1893 Print · USGS
    The upper Hudson Valley and its industrial corridor come alive in the 1890s, from the streets of Cohoes to the Bemis Heights Battle Ground. Trace the original paths of the Erie Canal and Champlain Canal through Waterford and Mechanicsville.

  2. 1893 Map of Troy
    1893 Map of Troy
    1893 Troy
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the end of the nineteenth century was a bustling hub of commerce where the Erie Canal met the Troy waterfront. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Boston and Albany Railroad or locate vanished sites like Schodack Depot and the industrial hamlet of Glass House.

  3. 1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Schenectady
    1893 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the 1890s, a period when canal traffic and steam rail dominated the Mohawk Valley. Genealogists can trace family lines through villages like Niskayuna and Rexford Flats or locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry.

  4. 1893 Map of Coxsackie
    1893 Map of Coxsackie
    1893 Coxsackie
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the 19th century shows a landscape defined by waterborne trade and expanding rail networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Stanton Hill, ferry landings at Nuttenhook, and rail hubs like Coeyman Junction.

  5. 1893 Map of Durham
    1893 Map of Durham
    1893 Durham
    1893 Print · USGS
    The northern Catskill foothills and the Greene-Albany county line appear here in the early 1890s, when valley farming and small-scale industry defined the region. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths to Union Society, Cairo Forge, and the high peaks of the Black Head Mountains.

  6. 1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Albany
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a complex landscape of island commerce and growing rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct railroad stops and family-named hamlets like French Mills, Meadowdale, and The Abbey.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Coxsackie
    1894 Map of Coxsackie
    1894 Coxsackie
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the 19th century was a hub of rail and river transit between Greene and Columbia counties. Genealogists can trace family names at Stanton Hill and Stephensville or locate long-lost stops like New Baltimore Sta. and Coxsackie Station.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Durham
    1894 Map of Durham
    1894 Durham
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern Catskills transition from rolling valley farms to high mountain peaks in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes between Preston Hollow, Hensonville, and the summits of the Black Head Mountains.
    10 unique versions available

  9. 1895 Map of Troy
    1895 Map of Troy
    1895 Troy
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling nexus of river, rail, and canal traffic. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named hills and early hamlets from Troy to the lakes of Sand Lake, including Glass House and Sliter.

  10. 1895 Map of Cohoes
    1895 Map of Cohoes
    1895 Cohoes
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Mohawk river valleys at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape shaped by canal trade and burgeoning rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layouts of Cohoes, Mechanicville, and the historic Battle Ground at Bemis Heights.

  11. 1895 Map of Albany
    1895 Map of Albany
    1895 Albany
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley and the rising Helderberg escarpment are captured here in the 1890s, revealing a landscape defined by steam-era railroads and river islands. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Shakers, Voorheesville, and the many hamlets of Bethlehem.

  12. 1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Schenectady
    1895 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding river towns thrive in the 1890s as the railroad and canal networks reach their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Vischer Ferry, explore the rail lines of the Fitchburg Railroad, or locate early structures in Rexford Flats and Scotia.

  13. 1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Amsterdam
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley thrives in the late nineteenth century as a corridor of heavy rail and canal traffic. Trace the historic paths of the Erie Canal and West Shore R.R. past Amsterdam and the old Hoffman Ferry crossing.
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Schenectady
    1898 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and the Mohawk Valley are shown in the 1890s, when the river and rail lines drove a booming industrial economy. Local historians can trace the original path of the Erie Canal and locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry and Rexford Flats.
    8 unique versions available

  15. 1898 Map of Albany
    1898 Map of Albany
    1898 Albany
    1898 Print · USGS
    The capital region in the late nineteenth century is defined by its massive rail yards and the busy Hudson riverfront. Genealogists can trace family names at Town House Corner or locate vanished landmarks like The Abbey (Gleason) and the community at Shakers.
    8 unique versions available

  16. 1898 Map of Cohoes
    1898 Map of Cohoes
    1898 Cohoes
    1898 Print · USGS
    Upper Hudson Valley industry and transport are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century, from the confluence of the Mohawk to the hills of Pittstown. Trace the historic path of the Champlain Canal and the storied Battle Ground near Stillwater.
    8 unique versions available

  17. 1898 Map of Troy
    1898 Map of Troy
    1898 Troy
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of industry and rail before modern expansion transformed the capital region. Researchers can trace historic riverfront districts like Greenbush and Bath or locate vanished rail stops such as Schodack Depot and the Erie Canal route.
    8 unique versions available

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