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1950s Maps of Essex County, New York

Explore 27 historic maps of Essex County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Essex County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Essex County, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Bridport
    1950 Map of Bridport
    1950 Bridport
    1950 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Bridport and Shoreham come alive in the 1950s, showing a world of hilltop farms and winding valley streams. Genealogists can locate family names at Pine Hill Cem or Lakeview Cem, and trace the grounds of All Saints Chapel and School No 6.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Glens Falls
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.
  7. 1950 Map of Lake Champlain
    1950 Map of Lake Champlain
    1950 Lake Champlain
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain valley and its surrounding peaks are captured in detail during the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and road connections between New York and Vermont. Researchers can trace the routes of the Central Vermont Railway or locate old industrial centers like Mineville and Witherbee.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Utica
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.
  13. 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1952 Print
    1950 Ticonderoga
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Ticonderoga region was a vital crossroads at mid-century, where the waters of Lake George and Lake Champlain meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area through landmarks like Fort Ticonderoga, St Marys Cem, and the old Lower Chilson Sch.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Crown Point, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Crown Point, 1952 Print
    1950 Crown Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The mid-century shoreline of Lake Champlain is captured here, showing the transition from the Adirondacks into Vermont. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson railroad and locate local landmarks like the Champlain Speedway and Sacred Heart Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1960 Print
    1950 Ticonderoga
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley around the Vermont and New York border comes into focus just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its historic forts and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Burdick Crossing, local schools such as Lake Sch, and old cemeteries including Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Ogdensburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence frontier and the North Country are captured here during the post-war era, from the river ports to the high Adirondacks. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Ogdensburg, the Rutland rail lines, and Potsdam.
  25. 1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Ogdensburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    The North Country and St. Lawrence Valley are shown here in the early fifties, just as the region’s rail-and-river economy remained in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and rural hubs along the Rutland railroad or locate heritage sites near Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and the St Regis Indian Reservation.
  28. 1953 Map of Paradox Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Paradox Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Paradox Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness of the early fifties is preserved here, showing the balance between quiet settlements and the region's industrial past. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Ironville, St Nicholas Chapel, and the Schroon River Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Schroon Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Schroon Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Schroon Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schroon Lake and the surrounding Adirondack high peaks are captured here in the early fifties before major highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished mountain hamlets like Irishtown, Olmstedville, and St Marys Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Santanoni, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Santanoni, 1957 Print
    1953 Santanoni
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks of Essex County are documented in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by deep wilderness and early industrial outposts. Researchers can trace the Northville Placid Trail or locate the Old MacIntyre Furnace and the settlement at Tahawus.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Mount Marcy, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Mount Marcy, 1957 Print
    1953 Mount Marcy
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks region in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of deep wilderness crossed by an extensive network of footpaths and early recreation sites. You can trace the Old Military Road, find the Norton Cem, or locate the Olympic Bobsled Run.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Lake Placid, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Lake Placid, 1957 Print
    1953 Lake Placid
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks region during the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by mountain hamlets and early Adirondack tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Quaker Cem, the John Browns Grave historic site, and early industrial landmarks like West Kilns.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Au Sable Forks, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Au Sable Forks, 1957 Print
    1953 Au Sable Forks
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills in the early fifties reveal a landscape where river industry meets mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace historic iron-working sites like Ore Mines and Soper Kiln, or locate family landmarks such as Stevens Landing and North Jay Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Newcomb, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Newcomb, 1957 Print
    1954 Newcomb
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks wilderness of Essex and Hamilton Counties is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the settlement of Newcomb. Researchers can trace the Old Military Road, locate the Tahawus Club, and identify mid-century retreats like Camp Che-na-wah and Aiden Lair.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Thirteenth Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack high country near Johnsburg and Chester was defined by its mineral wealth and rail lines in the 1950s. Trace old mountain roads to Bakers Mills, see the Delaware and Hudson rail line, or find the Lookout Tower on Gore Mtn.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Blue Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Blue Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 Blue Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this Adirondack landscape centers on the growing recreational hubs of Long Lake and Blue Mountain Lake. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Northville-Lake Placid Trail past the Long Lake Cem and the remote Forest House.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Long Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Long Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Long Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack lake country comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of village life and deep wilderness. Trace local history through landmarks like the Veterans Hospital, the settlement at Coreys, and the St Alphonsus Ch.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Elizabethtown, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Elizabethtown, 1957 Print
    1955 Elizabethtown
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack iron mining district and the high peaks of Essex County are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Fisher Hill Iron Mine and the mining communities of Witherbee and Mineville alongside the wilderness of Giant Mtn.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Saranac Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Saranac Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Saranac Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Saranac Lake and its surrounding mountain communities were flourishing hubs of the Adirondacks during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Pauls Cem, rural landmarks like Eight Square Sch, and the rail infrastructure at Lake Clear Junction.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Plattsburgh
    1956 Map of Plattsburgh
    1956 Plattsburgh
    1956 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and its island communities are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region's rail and water networks faced the rise of the jet age. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Plattsburgh Air Force Base, old Vermont stations like Grand Isle Sta, and landmarks like Ausable Chasm.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Willsboro, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Willsboro, 1958 Print
    1956 Willsboro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and the eastern Adirondacks come alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate shoreline from New York to Vermont. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Whallon Bay Sch, Boardman Cem, and the Lady of Hope Shrine.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print
    1956 Glens Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    Upper New York and the Vermont mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged rail-and-river network of the Northeast. Researchers can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR as they wind through valley towns like Poultney and Whitehall.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Utica
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.
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