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1940s Maps of Hamilton County, New York

Explore 10 historic maps of Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Hamilton County, NY maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Gloversville
    1943 Map of Gloversville
    1943 Gloversville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Gloversville and Johnstown serve as the industrial anchors of this Adirondack foothills region during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Electric R. R. and locate family landmarks like Kingsboro, Bleecker, and the Battle Monument.
  4. 1945 Map of Caroga Lake, 1946 Print
    1945 Map of Caroga Lake, 1946 Print
    1945 Caroga Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Southern Adirondacks and the Fulton County line appear here in the mid-1940s, showcasing a network of mountain hamlets and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace early schoolhouse locations like Union School and remote landmarks such as St Josephs Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Northville, 1962 Print
    1945 Map of Northville, 1962 Print
    1945 Northville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Adirondacks meet the expanding reservoir in the mid-1940s, showing the vital connections between mountain valleys and the river. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at King Cem and Gifford Valley Cem or trace the early layout of Northville and Fish House.
  10. 1945 Map of Canada Lake, 1963 Print
    1945 Map of Canada Lake, 1963 Print
    1945 Canada Lake
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Southern Adirondacks just after the war were a landscape of remote mountain camps and quiet lakefront settlements. Trace early developments around Canada Lake and Arietta, or locate old landmarks like Waters Millpond and the Aqueduct.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1945 Map of Jackson Summit, 1963 Print
    1945 Map of Jackson Summit, 1963 Print
    1945 Jackson Summit
    1963 Print · USGS
    The southern Adirondacks at the close of the second World War reveal a landscape of mountain peaks and isolated hamlets. Family historians can locate specific burial sites at Bleecker Cem and trace old routes through Lindsley Corners or Ernst Corners.
  16. 1945 Map of Lassellsville, 1964 Print
    1945 Map of Lassellsville, 1964 Print
    1945 Lassellsville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Fulton County and the southern Adirondack fringe are captured here just after the turn of the century, showing a landscape of small mill towns and isolated highland settlements. Researchers can trace family-named crossroads like Fical Corners and vanished industrial sites at Glasgow Mills or Newkirk Mills.
  19. 1946 Map of Jackson Summit
    1946 Map of Jackson Summit
    1946 Jackson Summit
    1946 Print · USGS
    Adirondack State Park and the rural highlands of Fulton County are shown here just after the war. Researchers can locate small mountain settlements like Jackson Summit and Lindsley Corners, as well as family-history markers such as the Bleeker Cem and Berry Cem.
  22. 1946 Map of Canada Lake
    1946 Map of Canada Lake
    1946 Canada Lake
    1946 Print · USGS
    The southern Adirondack wilderness comes into focus in the mid-1940s at the border of Hamilton and Fulton Counties. Researchers can trace early settlements and natural landmarks like Stewart Landing, Waters Millpond, and the heights of Kane Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Northville
    1946 Map of Northville
    1946 Northville
    1946 Print · USGS
    The southern Adirondacks at the conclusion of the second World War reveal a landscape shaped by the new reservoir and traditional rail lines. Researchers can trace the F J & G RR through Sacandaga Park and locate historic burial sites like Christie Cem and King Cem.
  28. 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
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