Old Maps of Elsmere, Bethlehem

Explore 20 old maps of Elsmere, spanning from 1893 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Elsmere, Bethlehem maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 1927 Map of Albany
    1927 Map of Albany
    1927 Albany
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Albany riverfront and the Helderberg escarpment define this mid-1920s portrait of New York's capital region. Genealogists can trace a dense network of country schoolhouses and old settlements like Feura Bush, Loudonville, and the Bethlehem Church.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Albany, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Albany, 1965 Print
    1947 Albany
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Albany capital region is captured here shortly after the war, showing the city's transition into suburban Delmar and Loudonville. Researchers can trace the massive Voorheesville Army Sub Depot, the Albany Airport, and old landmarks like Graceland Cemetery.

  6. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

  7. 1950 Map of Albany
    1950 Map of Albany
    1950 Albany
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Albany and its burgeoning suburbs are captured here at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the New York Central lines to the Selkirk Yards or find family landmarks like Keefers Corners and Bethlehem Church.

  8. 1953 Map of Delmar, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Delmar, 1954 Print
    1953 Delmar
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Albany suburbs meet the industrial Hudson Valley in the early fifties, just as the New York State Thruway was being cut through the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Bethlehem Cem and Elmwood Cem, or explore the massive rail operations at Selkirk Yards.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.

  11. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.

  12. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.

  13. 1978 Map of Delmar, 1982 Print
    1978 Map of Delmar, 1982 Print
    1978 Delmar
    1982 Print · USGS
    Albany and its southern suburbs are captured in the late seventies as the region's industrial and rail corridors expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Delmar, the rail yards of Selkirk, and the riverfront at Castleton-on-Hudson.

  14. 1986 Map of Albany
    1986 Map of Albany
    1986 Albany
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Capital District and the tri-state highlands come into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth meets the edge of the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and landmarks like the Watervliet Arsenal, the Bennington Battle Monument, and the grounds of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

  15. 1989 Map of Albany
    1989 Map of Albany
    1989 Albany
    1989 Print · USGS
    The tri-state intersection of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts comes alive in the late 1980s, centered on the historic river confluence of the Capital District. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the D & H RR and explore high peaks like Mount Greylock or the reaches of the Tomhannock Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2010 Map of Delmar, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Delmar, 2010 Print
    2010 Delmar
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Albany, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Delmar, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Delmar, 2013 Print
    2013 Delmar
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Albany, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  18. 2016 Map of Delmar, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Delmar, 2016 Print
    2016 Delmar
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Albany, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  19. 2019 Map of Delmar, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Delmar, 2019 Print
    2019 Delmar
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Elsmere, including Albany, Bethlehem, and other nearby areas

  20. 2023 Map of Delmar, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Delmar, 2023 Print
    2023 Delmar
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River corridor south of Albany is captured here in 2023, showing the developed landscapes of Bethlehem and Glenmont. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local sites including Bethlehem Cem, South Bethlehem, and South Albany Airport.

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