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1940s Maps of Essex County, New York

Explore 9 historic maps of Essex County 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 Essex County'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Essex County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Essex County, NY maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Plattsburg
    1941 Map of Plattsburg
    1941 Plattsburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a critical corridor of military and transport activity in the years leading into the war. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Plattsburg Barracks, the winding Rutland rail line, and the geological site at Ausable Chasm.
  4. 1941 Map of Willsboro
    1941 Map of Willsboro
    1941 Willsboro
    1941 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain's shores in New York and Vermont are captured here just before the war, showing a landscape defined by lakefront landings and busy railroads. Trace the routes of the Delaware and Hudson and find local landmarks like Craterclub, Whallonsburg, and St Josephs Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Willsboro
    1943 Map of Willsboro
    1943 Willsboro
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of mountain-backed villages and vital cross-lake rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like St Josephs Ch, Lakeview Cem, and the path of the Delaware and Hudson railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Plattsburg
    1943 Map of Plattsburg
    1943 Plattsburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a bustling corridor of rail and water traffic in the early 1940s, connecting the Adirondack foothills to the Vermont islands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old schoolhouses of Beekmantown, the Rutland railroad stops, and historic sites like Hotel Champlain.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1945 Map of Port Henry, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Port Henry, 1958 Print
    1945 Port Henry
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life along the Vermont and New York border is centered on the waters of Lake Champlain and its historic defenses. Researchers can trace the ruins of Fort Crown Point or locate family roots at Gage Cemetery and Smith School.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of Port Henry
    1947 Map of Port Henry
    1947 Port Henry
    1947 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain sits at the heart of this late 1940s survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Fort St Frederic Ruins, the Rutland RR corridor, and a high density of country schools including Crane Sch and Smith Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Ogdensburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St Lawrence River comes to life in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water connections between New York and Ontario. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Lawrence University, the massive Camp Drum military reservation, and the historic Rideau River and Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Orwell
    1949 Map of Orwell
    1949 Orwell
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Vermont agricultural life is captured here along the Lake Champlain shore and the vital Rutland Railroad line. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Hough Crossing, the Larrabees Point Sta, and the Mountain View Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Bridport, 1965 Print
    1949 Map of Bridport, 1965 Print
    1949 Bridport
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Addison County comes alive in this survey of the pastoral Champlain Valley landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure, including School No 6, St Genevieve Cem, and the historic crossroads at Cream Hill.
    4 unique versions available
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