Old Maps of Essex County, New York for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 368 historic maps of Essex County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Essex County.
Essex County, NY maps
(368)- 1894 Map of Elizabethtown
1894 Elizabethtown1894 Print · USGSThe Adirondack high country of Essex County is captured here in the 1890s, showcasing a landscape defined by mountain peaks and the iron industry. Trace the early rail lines of the L. C. & M. R. R. into Mineville or locate vanished sites like Euba Mills and New Russia.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Port Henry
1894 Port Henry1894 Print · USGSLake Champlain was a bustling corridor of steamships and rail lines during the 1890s, bridging the gap between New York and Vermont. Historians can trace the strategic layout of Crown Point, locate the French Fort Ruins, and explore industrial sites like Wadhams Mills. - 1894 Map of Plattsburg
1894 Plattsburg1894 Print · USGSLake Champlain was a bustling corridor of steamer routes and rail lines in the 1890s. Researchers can trace the layout of Plattsburg Barracks, find the Hotel Champlain at Bluff Point, and explore the islands of GRAND ISLE and South Hero.3 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Ticonderoga, 1954 Print
1894 Ticonderoga1954 Print · USGSLake Champlain and its strategic fortifications appear here in the 1890s as a landscape of iron mining and essential rail junctions. Trace the historic grounds of Ft. Ticonderoga Ruin and the rail corridors of the Delaware and Hudson RR through Crown Point and Orwell.2 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Willsboro
1895 Willsboro1895 Print · USGSLake Champlain and its late 19th-century transport networks are detailed here, showing the era when ferries and steamships linked New York and Vermont. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings near Keeseville, the McNeil Ferry, and the tracks of the Central Vermont R. R.7 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Elizabethtown
1895 Elizabethtown1895 Print · USGSEssex County in the 1890s is shown here as a landscape of timber, iron ore, and river-valley hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridor of the L.C. & M. R.R. or locate family sites in Mineville, New Russia, and Moriah Center. - 1895 Map of Mt. Marcy
1895 Mt. Marcy1895 Print · USGSThe Adirondack High Peaks are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing early mountain outposts and wilderness boundaries. Trace the trails from Adirondack Lodge and Keene Valley to summits like Mt. Marcy and Mt. Skylight.2 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Ausable
1895 Ausable1895 Print · USGSThe Adirondack foothills come alive in the late nineteenth century as the river-and-rail economy takes hold. Trace the industrial footprint of Ausable Forks and find vanished landmarks like Towers Forge and the historic Stickney Bridge.2 unique versions available - 1895 Map of Paradox Lake, 1954 Print
1895 Paradox Lake1954 Print · USGSThe Adirondack high country near the turn of the century is captured here during the peak of its early industrial era. Trace the old mining works at Hammondville, the route of the Abandoned H. R. R., and remote mountain waters like Pharaoh Lake. - 1896 Map of Lake Placid
1896 Lake Placid1896 Print · USGSThe High Peaks wilderness of the 1890s reveals a landscape of early iron industry and burgeoning mountain tourism. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths around John Browns Grave, the industry at West Kilns, and the early buildings at Undercliff. - 1896 Map of Ticonderoga
1896 Ticonderoga1896 Print · USGSThe strategic narrows of Lake Champlain and Lake George are shown here in the late nineteenth century, capturing the area's transition from military frontier to industrial corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines, steamer routes, and local landmarks like Ticonderoga Ruin, French Ch., and Burdicks Crossing.2 unique versions available - 1897 Map of Paradox Lake
1897 Paradox Lake1897 Print · USGSThe eastern Adirondacks near the turn of the century show a rugged landscape of early iron-and-rail industry. Researchers can trace the C. P. and H. R. R. (Abandoned) rail line near Ironville and locate historic settlements like Hammondville and Chilson.10 unique versions available - 1897 Map of Schroon Lake
1897 Schroon Lake1897 Print · USGSAdirondack mountain life in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy waters of Schroon Lake and the surrounding wilderness. Researchers can trace early settlements like Olmstedville and Irishtown or locate the historic Steamboat Route and remote landmarks like Lester Dam.10 unique versions available - 1898 Map of Port Henry
1898 Port Henry1898 Print · USGSLake Champlain and its historic shores are captured in the late nineteenth century as steam and rail networks connected these borderlands. Researchers can locate the French Fort Ruins, trace the Central Vermont line, and explore old industrial sites like Wadhams Mills.10 unique versions available - 1898 Map of Newcomb
1898 Newcomb1898 Print · USGSThe Adirondack wilderness around the upper Hudson River is captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and sporting outposts like Aiden Lair, the Northwoods Club, and Tahawus. - 1898 Map of Thirteenth Lake
1898 Thirteenth Lake1898 Print · USGSWarren County and the surrounding Adirondack peaks were defined by timber and mineral interests in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate the settlement at Bakers Mills and trace the paths around Moores Mine and Thirteenth Lake.10 unique versions available - 1898 Map of Lake Placid
1898 Lake Placid1898 Print · USGSThe Adirondack High Peaks are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the region evolved into a premier destination for hikers and historians. Trace the early settlement of Lake Placid, the industrial sites at West Kilns, and the landmark John Browns Grave.12 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Newcomb
1901 Newcomb1901 Print · USGSThe Adirondack high country near the turn of the century is defined by the headwaters of the Hudson River and the small outposts of the New York interior. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprint of the Northwoods Club, the settlement at Newcomb, and the remote station at Aiden Lair.9 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Elizabethtown
1901 Elizabethtown1901 Print · USGSEssex County's high peaks and mining districts are captured here at the turn of the century, when the valley roads and mountain notches were the primary arteries of travel. Genealogists and historians can trace old community life in Elizabethtown, the industrial roots of Mineville, and the remote logging and mill sites at Euba Mills.9 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Mt. Marcy
1902 Mt. Marcy1902 Print · USGSThe High Peaks of the Adirondacks are meticulously charted in the early 1900s, showing the early infrastructure for mountain tourism. Trace historical routes to Mt. Marcy from Adirondack Lodge or locate the old valley settlements of Keene Valley and Beede.10 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Ticonderoga
1902 Ticonderoga1902 Print · USGSThe Champlain Valley at the start of the twentieth century is captured here in the borderlands of New York and Vermont. Researchers can trace the military grounds of Fort Ticonderoga, identify operations at the Iron Mine, and locate rural stations like Burdick Crossing.11 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Saranac, 1953 Print
1902 Saranac1953 Print · USGSThe Adirondack High Peaks region comes alive in this survey from the early 1900s, showcasing the expansion of rail and water-based commerce. Researchers can trace the development of Saranac Lake, locate early industrial sites like Ames Mills, and follow the path of the Adirondack Division railroad. - 1903 Map of Ausable
1903 Ausable1903 Print · USGSThe Adirondack foothills come to life at the turn of the century as industrial hamlets and mountain outposts follow the river forks. Researchers can trace the D. and H. C. Co. R. R. through Ausable Forks and find family-named landmarks like Towers Forge and the Willey House.7 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Blue Mountain
1903 Blue Mountain1903 Print · USGSThe Adirondack wilderness in the early 1900s centered on the waterways of Hamilton County. Trace the early tourism routes including the Steamboat Route through Blue Mountain Lake and historical stops like Forest House.11 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Saranac
1904 Saranac1904 Print · USGSSaranac Lake and the northern Adirondacks are captured here during the height of the early railroad era. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Adirondack Division and Chateaugay Branch through settlements like Bloomingdale, Gabriels, and Onchiota.10 unique versions available
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