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

Explore 13 historic maps of Essex 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 Essex'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 Essex's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Essex, NY maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1958 Map of Lake Champlain
    1958 Map of Lake Champlain
    1958 Lake Champlain
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley and surrounding high peaks are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the cross-border region from the Adirondacks to the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Rutland Railway or locate old valley settlements such as Keeseville and Vergennes.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Lake Champlain, 1975 Print
    1962 Map of Lake Champlain, 1975 Print
    1962 Lake Champlain
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and the high peaks of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains are captured here during the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial legacy of the Lyon Mountain Mine and the rail corridors of the Central Vermont RR and Delaware & Hudson RR.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1980 Map of Willsboro
    1980 Map of Willsboro
    1980 Willsboro
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline at the edge of the Adirondacks was a bustling corridor of rail and water transport in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson line between Willsboro and Essex, or locate family sites like Brookfield Cem and St Josephs Ch.
  28. 1980 Map of Westport, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Westport, 1981 Print
    1980 Westport
    1981 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain divides the New York Adirondacks from the Vermont plains in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by water and rail. Researchers can trace family sites at Riverside Cem and Prospect Cem, or locate landmarks like Camp Dudley and the Delaware and Hudson railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1986 Map of Lake Champlain South
    1986 Map of Lake Champlain South
    1986 Lake Champlain South
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the shores of Lake Champlain linked the Adirondack high peaks with the Vermont valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Delaware & Hudson RR or locate historic settlements like Mineville and Au Sable Forks.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1999 Map of Willsboro, 2000 Print
    1999 Map of Willsboro, 2000 Print
    1999 Willsboro
    2000 Print · USGS
    Settled along the shores of Lake Champlain at the close of the twentieth century, this area features historic villages and mountain peaks. Genealogists can trace family names at Boardman Cem and Barber Cem or locate the Covered Bridge and St Philip Ch.
  37. 1999 Map of Westport, 2000 Print
    1999 Map of Westport, 2000 Print
    1999 Westport
    2000 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and the Adirondack foothills met in the final years of the millennium, showing a landscape shaped by recreation and river drainage. Researchers can find lakeside landmarks like Camp Dudley, family burial sites at Riverside Cem, and the winding course of the Boquet River.
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