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

Explore 28 historic maps of Bronx 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 Bronx 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 Bronx County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Bronx County, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Harlem
    1900 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs are shown at a pivotal moment of growth before the mid-century building boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the streets of Yonkers Park or locate ancestors in the sprawling Woodlawn Cemetery.
    16 unique versions available

  2. 1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Oyster Bay
    1900 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured at the turn of the century as its maritime villages and sprawling estates began to transition into refined commuter suburbs. Genealogists can trace property and neighborhood development in Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, and Oyster Bay before the automobile era.
    15 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Yonkers
    1947 Map of Yonkers
    1947 Yonkers
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River waterfronts of New York and New Jersey are captured here in the late forties, showing a landscape of suburban growth and industrial strength. Trace the old rail lines of the West Shore RR and find historic sites like the Spreckel Estate and N Y Colored Orphan Asylum.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Sea Cliff
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Gold Coast of Nassau County is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of massive private estates and yacht clubs. Trace family-named landmarks like the Vanderbilt Estate or find historic aviation sites like the New York Seaplane Airport.

  5. 1947 Map of Mt Vernon
    1947 Map of Mt Vernon
    1947 Mt Vernon
    1947 Print · USGS
    Westchester County and the northern Bronx are captured in the late 1940s during a period of rapid suburban maturation. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Woodlawn Cem, Sarah Lawrence College, and the grounds of Fort Slocum.

  6. 1947 Map of Flushing
    1947 Map of Flushing
    1947 Flushing
    1947 Print · USGS
    The coastal transition of Queens and the Bronx is captured just after the war as parkways and airfields reshaped the shoreline. Researchers can locate military sites like Fort Totten or trace family roots at Flushing Cem and the Franciscan Poor Clares Monastery.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Central Park
    1947 Map of Central Park
    1947 Central Park
    1947 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs appear in the mid-1940s, a time of dense rail networks and burgeoning aviation. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Polo Grounds, trace family plots in St Michels Cemetery, or study the early layout of La Guardia Field.

  8. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

  9. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Sea Cliff, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Sea Cliff, 1957 Print
    1954 Sea Cliff
    1957 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's prestigious North Shore is shown in the mid-fifties as historic estates and yacht clubs transitioned into a modern suburban landscape. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Roslyn Air Force Station, St Ignatius Seminary, and the winding Long Island RR through Manhasset.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Flushing, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Flushing, 1957 Print
    1955 Flushing
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Queens and the Bronx are captured during the mid-fifties era of rapid parkway and airport expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing institutions like St Raymonds Cemetery, Fort Totten, and La Guardia Field.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
    1956 Mount Vernon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lower Westchester and the Northern Bronx thrive in the mid-fifties as parkways and parklands reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like PS 112 or locate ancestors at Beechwood Cemetery and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Yonkers, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Yonkers, 1958 Print
    1956 Yonkers
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River corridor in the mid-fifties shows the dense expansion of Yonkers and Englewood just as new parkways began to reshape the suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Woodlawn Cemetery, locate local parish schools like St Cecilia Sch, or find vanished river docks like Powder Dock.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Central Park, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Central Park, 1959 Print
    1956 Central Park
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century New York and its surrounding boroughs are shown at a peak of urban density, from the heights of the Bronx to the Jersey shoreline. Researchers can trace institutional landmarks like Columbia University, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and St Michaels Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.

  16. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 New York
    1979 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the five boroughs are shown at a transformative moment mid-century as suburban expansion reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through evolving neighborhoods from Rockville Centre to Sayville, or locate historic maritime landmarks like Eatons Neck and Montauk Point.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1966 Map of Flushing, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Flushing, 1968 Print
    1966 Flushing
    1968 Print · USGS
    Queens and the Bronx are shown at their mid-century peak, where dense neighborhood grids meet the massive interchanges of the modern expressway system. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like St Raymonds Cemetery, early aviation sites at La Guardia Airport, and the newly built Shea Stadium.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1966 Map of Yonkers, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Yonkers, 1968 Print
    1966 Yonkers
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River divides Bergen County and the Bronx in the mid-1960s, showing a region defined by its topography and rapid suburbanization. Local historians can trace the development of Yonkers and Englewood alongside landmarks like Manhattan College and the Camp Merritt Mon.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1966 Map of Mount Vernon, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Mount Vernon, 1970 Print
    1966 Mount Vernon
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lower Westchester County and the northern Bronx are captured here during a period of intense suburban density and parkway expansion. Researchers can trace the midcentury footprints of Sarah Lawrence College, the Fort Slocum Mil Res, and the historic Beechwoods Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1966 Map of Central Park, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Central Park, 1970 Print
    1966 Central Park
    1970 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Manhattan and the Bronx are captured here during a period of massive infrastructure and institutional growth. Researchers can trace the footprints of Columbia University, the United Nations Headquarters, and St Michaels Cemetery before decades of further urban change.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1968 Map of Sea Cliff, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Sea Cliff, 1970 Print
    1968 Sea Cliff
    1970 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's North Shore is shown in its mid-century maturity, featuring the densely settled Gold Coast villages and deep harbors. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Nassau Knolls Cemetery, the Guggenheim Estate, and historic local schools such as North Shore High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1969 Map of New York
    1969 Map of New York
    1969 New York
    1969 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York harbor area are shown here during a peak era of suburban expansion and Cold War defense. Trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of Idlewild NY International Airport, and the reach of the Long Island RR.

  24. 1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    1984 Long Island West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Long Island in the mid-eighties shows a mature suburban landscape defined by its famous expressways and historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of planned communities like Levittown or locate landmarks such as Fort Totten Mil Res and Stony Brook.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1995 Map of Flushing, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Flushing, 1999 Print
    1995 Flushing
    1999 Print · USGS
    The coastal stretches of the Bronx and Queens are captured here in the mid-nineties, showing the dense residential growth and massive bridge infrastructure of the era. Researchers can trace historic institutions and local landmarks like Shea Stadium, Fort Totten Mil Reservation, and St Raymonds Cemetery.

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