1890s Maps of Columbia County, New York

Explore 15 historic maps of Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia County's history through authentic maps from the 1890s. This is your window into the past.


Columbia County, NY maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Map of Pittsfield
    1890 Pittsfield
    1890 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and New York borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by communal Shaker life and iron works. Researchers can trace the Lebanon Springs Railroad through Lebanon Springs or locate early industrial hubs like Richmond Furnace and Lower Barkerville.

  2. 1890 Map of Berlin
    1890 Map of Berlin
    1890 Berlin
    1890 Print · USGS
    The New York and Massachusetts borderlands in the 1880s were a landscape of steep ridges and rail-connected valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the old corridors of the Lebanon Springs Railroad and locate vanished family landmarks near Berlin Center, Garfield, and East Poestenkill.

  3. 1891 Map of Sheffield
    1891 Map of Sheffield
    1891 Sheffield
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic Valley in the 1890s reveals a bustling corridor of rail-and-river commerce at the foot of the Berkshire mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace Victorian-era settlements from Great Barrington to Sheffield, locating old landmarks like Union Church and Chapinville Station.

  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 Sheffield
    1893 Map of Sheffield
    1893 Sheffield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic River valley flourished at the end of the century as a hub for rail and water-powered industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Housatonic Railroad through Great Barrington and locate landmarks like Union Church and Bashbish Falls.

  6. 1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Map of Pittsfield
    1893 Pittsfield
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and the New York border are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of Shaker communities and early industrial sites. Genealogists can trace family roots in Barkerville, Curtisville, and near the historic Richmond Furnace.

  7. 1894 Map of Berlin
    1894 Map of Berlin
    1894 Berlin
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Rensselaer and Berkshire borderlands come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of valley settlements and upland hollows. Trace the path of the Lebanon Springs Railroad as it connects Berlin Center, North Stephentown, and Garfield.

  8. 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

  9. 1894 Map of Pittsfield
    1894 Map of Pittsfield
    1894 Pittsfield
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Massachusetts and New York borderlands meet in the 1890s, where industrial villages and Shaker settlements thrive along the rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through communities like Canaan Shakers, Richmond Furnace, and Lower Barkerville.

  10. 1895 Map of Catskill
    1895 Map of Catskill
    1895 Catskill
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the 19th century was a landscape of bustling river ports and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Saugerties, locate the old Burden Dock, or follow the route of the Catskill Mountain and Cairo R. R.
    10 unique versions available

  11. 1897 Map of Pittsfield
    1897 Map of Pittsfield
    1897 Pittsfield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Berkshires and Columbia County come to life in the late nineteenth century as a hub of rail travel and communal living. Trace the historic Canaan Shakers settlement, find long-gone stops like Edwards Station, or study the industrial layout of Richmond Furnace.
    11 unique versions available

  12. 1897 Map of Sheffield
    1897 Map of Sheffield
    1897 Sheffield
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Housatonic valley and the Berkshire foothills are captured here in the late 1800s, showing a landscape defined by river-driven industry and early rail lines. Trace family roots and old homesteads in Great Barrington, South Egremont, and the high mountain village of Mt Washington.
    10 unique versions available

  13. 1898 Map of Berlin
    1898 Map of Berlin
    1898 Berlin
    1898 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County valley towns and the Taconic highlands are captured in the late nineteenth century as the Lebanon Springs Railroad linked the region. Genealogists can trace family locations in Berlin, Stephentown, and Hancock, or find landmarks like Buckwheat Hill and Barber Hollow.
    10 unique versions available

  14. 1899 Map of Housatonic
    1899 Map of Housatonic
    1899 Housatonic
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Berkshire hills at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of industrial hamlets and Shaker settlements. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Lenox Furnace, locate the historic Shaker Village, and find landmarks like Laura Tower.

  15. 1899 Map of Millbrook, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Millbrook, 1956 Print
    1899 Millbrook
    1956 Print · USGS
    Dutchess County enters a period of high rail connectivity in the late nineteenth century, as iron and agriculture drive local growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of four railroads through hamlets like Millerton, Bangall, and Amenia Union.

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