1940s Maps of Fishkill, New York

Explore 9 historic maps of Fishkill from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Fishkill's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Fishkill's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Fishkill, NY maps

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  1. 1941 Map of West Point
    1941 Map of West Point
    1941 West Point
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands were undergoing significant change in the years leading up to the war, blending heavy industry with expanding military installations. Genealogists can trace family lines through Continental Village, Hillside Cem, and the various schools like Manitou Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of West Point, 1951 Print
    1941 Map of West Point, 1951 Print
    1941 West Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands are captured here in the mid-1950s as the river-and-rail economy defined life in Beacon and Cold Spring. Researchers can trace the grounds of the U S Military Academy West Point, locating the U S Silver Depository and Constitution Island.

  3. 1943 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1943 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1943 Poughkeepsie
    1943 Print · USGS
    The mid-Hudson valley is captured here in the years during the Second World War, showing the busy corridor between Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Researchers can trace old institutional lands like Vassar College or locate vanished rural schools such as Swede Sch and Devine Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of West Point
    1947 Map of West Point
    1947 West Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Orange and Putnam Counties appear here during a period of steady highland growth along the river. Trace the old village footprints of Cold Spring and Garrison, or locate family landmarks like Mekeel Corners and St Marys Ch.

  5. 1947 Map of West Point
    1947 Map of West Point
    1947 West Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and the Peekskill waterfront are captured just before the post-war boom, showing the critical junction of river, rail, and early parkways. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Cold Spring Cem, Amawalk Cem, and the historic Mahopac Mines.

  6. 1947 Map of Cornwall
    1947 Map of Cornwall
    1947 Cornwall
    1947 Print · USGS
    Orange County near the Hudson River is shown here just after the war, featuring the major expansion of Stewart AAF and local rail activity. Trace the routes of the Erie Railroad through industrial Salisbury Mills or locate the rural Mt Airy School.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Wappinger Falls
    1947 Map of Wappinger Falls
    1947 Wappinger Falls
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River corridor in the late 1940s is shown here at its post-war industrial height, from the busy streets of Beacon to the mills of Wappingers Falls. Researchers can trace the legacy of major institutions like Matteawan State Hospital or locate local landmarks such as Danskammer Light and Cedar Cliff School.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available

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