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Old Maps of North Elba, New York for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 35 historic maps of North Elba. 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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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of North Elba.

North Elba, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Mt. Marcy
    1895 Map of Mt. Marcy
    1895 Mt. Marcy
    1895 Print · USGS
    The 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
  4. 1896 Map of Lake Placid
    1896 Map of Lake Placid
    1896 Lake Placid
    1896 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  7. 1898 Map of Lake Placid
    1898 Map of Lake Placid
    1898 Lake Placid
    1898 Print · USGS
    The 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
  10. 1902 Map of Mt. Marcy
    1902 Map of Mt. Marcy
    1902 Mt. Marcy
    1902 Print · USGS
    The 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
  13. 1902 Map of Saranac, 1953 Print
    1902 Map of Saranac, 1953 Print
    1902 Saranac
    1953 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  16. 1904 Map of Saranac
    1904 Map of Saranac
    1904 Saranac
    1904 Print · USGS
    Saranac 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
  19. 1904 Map of Santanoni
    1904 Map of Santanoni
    1904 Santanoni
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack High Peaks are shown in the early twentieth century, an era of private sporting clubs and heavy iron mining. Trace early trails and remote outposts like Mac Intyre Ironworks, Camp Santanoni, and the Tahawus Club.
    10 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  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. 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
  46. 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
  49. 1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Ogdensburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence valley and the Adirondack high country meet in this early sixties survey during a peak era for rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the New York Central railroad through remote settlements like Wanakena, Conifer, and Piercefield.
  52. 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
  55. 1978 Map of Saranac Lake
    1978 Map of Saranac Lake
    1978 Saranac Lake
    1978 Print · USGS
    Saranac Lake and its surrounding mountain wilderness are captured in the late seventies as a hub of health, education, and recreation. Researchers can trace local history at St Bernards Cem, the settlement of Trudeau, and the Correctional Institution at Ray Brook.
  58. 1978 Map of Ampersand Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Ampersand Lake, 1979 Print
    1978 Ampersand Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks wilderness in the late seventies is captured here at the junction of Franklin and Essex Counties. Outdoor historians and researchers can trace the Northville Placid Trail to landmarks like Wanika Falls Shelter, Duck Hole, and the peaks of Seward Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1979 Map of Saranac Lake
    1979 Map of Saranac Lake
    1979 Saranac Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Saranac Lake and the surrounding Adirondack wilderness appear here in the late seventies as the region prepared for international athletics. Researchers can trace the Adirondack rail line or locate landmarks like Pine Ridge Cem and the Olympic Village.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1979 Map of Keene Valley
    1979 Map of Keene Valley
    1979 Keene Valley
    1979 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks region during the late seventies reveals a landscape prepared for world-class competition. Trace family sites at Norton Cem and Olympic history at the Luge Run or Mt Van Hoevenberg Recreational Center.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1979 Map of Lake Placid
    1979 Map of Lake Placid
    1979 Lake Placid
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lake Placid region in the late seventies reveals a landscape on the verge of the Winter Games. Trace the development of Olympic venues like the Olympic Arena and 90-meter Tower alongside local landmarks like John Browns Grave.
  70. 1985 Map of Tupper Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Tupper Lake, 1986 Print
    1985 Tupper Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks in the mid-1980s reveal a network of mountain villages and timber-connected outposts. Researchers can trace the Adirondack RR through Saranac Lake or locate old industrial hamlets like Newton Falls and Gleasons Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 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
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