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Old Maps of Watson, New York for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 56 historic maps of Watson. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Watson's past.

Watson, NY maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Port Leyden
    1905 Map of Port Leyden
    1905 Port Leyden
    1905 Print · USGS
    Lewis County at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape shaped by the Black River Canal and burgeoning timber railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside industry at Goulds Mill, the remote settlement of Partridgeville, and the transit hub at Leyden Station PO.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1907 Map of Port Leyden
    1907 Map of Port Leyden
    1907 Port Leyden
    1907 Print · USGS
    Port Leyden and the Black River valley are shown here just after the turn of the century as industrial hubs and transit corridors. Researchers can trace the path of the Black River Canal and find long-standing hamlets like Constableville and Goulds Mill.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1911 Map of Lowville, 1959 Print
    1911 Map of Lowville, 1959 Print
    1911 Lowville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Lewis County at the start of the 1910s reveals a thriving network of river-powered hamlets and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bushes Landing, Kirchnerville, and the Wisner School along the Black River valley.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1912 Map of Number Four
    1912 Map of Number Four
    1912 Number Four
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness of Herkimer and Lewis counties is captured here in the early twentieth century before modern development. Trace the remote waterways from the Oswegatchie River down to Soft Maple Dam or locate family landmarks near Balsam Flats and Stillwater Mtn.
  13. 1913 Map of Lowville
    1913 Map of Lowville
    1913 Lowville
    1913 Print · USGS
    Lewis County in the early twentieth century is captured here as a landscape of river-powered industry and dispersed rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Petries Corners, trace the Lowville and Utica Line, and find dozens of local schools including Henry School and Osson School.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1915 Map of Number Four
    1915 Map of Number Four
    1915 Number Four
    1915 Print · USGS
    The wilderness of the North Country comes into focus in this pre-war survey of the Lewis and Herkimer county line. Researchers can trace the remote settlement of Number Four and locate early landmarks like Silver Mine Dam and Stillwater Mtn.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1940 Map of Port Leyden
    1940 Map of Port Leyden
    1940 Port Leyden
    1940 Print · USGS
    Upper Lewis County at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the BLACK RIVER and the rail industry. Researchers can trace historic homesteads near Constableville, industrial sites at Goulds Mill, and the riverside Leyden Station PO.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1957 Map of Number Four, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Number Four, 1964 Print
    1957 Number Four
    1964 Print · USGS
    The western Adirondacks during the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of managed wilderness and remote settlements. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Prentice Road or locate the Lookout Tower near Number Four and Stillwater.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Utica
    1962 Map of Utica
    1962 Utica
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack wilderness are captured here during the mid-century era of highway and industrial expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the New York State Thruway and local rail lines connecting Utica, Rome, and Gloversville.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1964 Map of Utica
    1964 Map of Utica
    1964 Utica
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the high wilderness of the Adirondacks are captured here during the post-war era of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the development of the New York State Thruway alongside historic corridors like the Oneida Lake (Barge Canal Route) and the N. Y. Central railroad.
  37. 1966 Map of Lowville, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Lowville, 1970 Print
    1966 Lowville
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Black River Valley in the mid-1960s shows a landscape defined by the winding BLACK RIVER and the bustling village of Lowville. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Beaches Bridge Cem, St Peters Ch, and the old PENN CENTRAL rail corridor.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1966 Map of Crystal Dale, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Crystal Dale, 1970 Print
    1966 Crystal Dale
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Western Adirondack foothills come into focus in the mid-sixties, showing the transition from upland farms to protected forest. Researchers can locate family homesteads near Petries Corners, trace the Erie Canal influence, or find the Wetmore Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1966 Map of Belfort, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Belfort, 1970 Print
    1966 Belfort
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Lewis County timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the mid-sixties during a period of active hydroelectric production. Genealogists and local historians can locate early settlements like Kirchnerville and Bushs Corners, or trace the path of the Indian Aqueduct.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1966 Map of Brantingham, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Brantingham, 1970 Print
    1966 Brantingham
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills in the mid-1960s reveal a landscape of seasonal lake retreats and quiet river valley settlements. You can trace family history at St Thomas Ch or explore the recreational history of Singing Waters Park and Brantingham Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1966 Map of Glenfield, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Glenfield, 1970 Print
    1966 Glenfield
    1970 Print · USGS
    The rural uplands of Lewis County are seen here in the mid-sixties as the plateau gives way to the Black River valley. Researchers can trace family history at Old Martinsburg Cem, find old schools like Gen Martin High Sch, or locate the Drive-in Theater and local Ski Lift.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1967 Map of Utica
    1967 Map of Utica
    1967 Utica
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central New York's industrial Mohawk Valley meets the Adirondack wilderness in the 1960s, showing the region's transition from manufacturing hubs to state-managed parklands. Trace historic settlements and sites like Griffiss Air Force Base, Colgate University, and the Lyons Falls Paper Mill.
  55. 1985 Map of Watertown, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Watertown, 1986 Print
    1985 Watertown
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Black River Valley and the western Adirondacks are captured here in the mid-1980s, from the urban streets of Watertown to the remote Stillwater Reservoir. Researchers can trace the Conrail lines through Carthage or locate family landmarks in Lowville, Boonville, and Old Forge.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1989 Map of Stillwater
    1989 Map of Stillwater
    1989 Stillwater
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness in the late 1980s reveals a landscape defined by seasonal camps and isolated waterways. Researchers can trace the remote network of trails and ponds surrounding Stillwater, Oswegatchie Camp, and the winding West Branch Oswegatchie River.
  61. 1989 Map of Number Four
    1989 Map of Number Four
    1989 Number Four
    1989 Print · USGS
    The western Adirondacks in the late eighties are defined by the winding Independence River and the isolated settlement of Number Four. Trace the rugged backcountry from Stillwater Mountain to the shores of Stillwater Reservoir and Francis Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 2010 Map of Glenfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Glenfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Glenfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including West Turin, Martinsburg, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Brantingham, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brantingham, 2010 Print
    2010 Brantingham
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including West Turin, Greig, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of Soft Maple Reservoir, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Soft Maple Reservoir, 2010 Print
    2010 Soft Maple Reservoir
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Croghan, New Bremen, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of Number Four, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Number Four, 2010 Print
    2010 Number Four
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Watson, including Webb, Greig, and other nearby areas
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