Old Maps of North Hempstead, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of North Hempstead with 44 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how North Hempstead has changed over the decades.


North Hempstead, NY maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Harlem
    1891 Map of Harlem
    1891 Harlem
    1891 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the Bronx met the burgeoning towns of Westchester and Bergen County in the late 1800s. Researchers can trace the path of the Croton Aqueduct, locate the historic site of Bulls Ferry, and explore the early rail-connected villages of Schraalenburgh and Pelhamville.

  2. 1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
    1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
    1897 Harlem
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and Westchester thrive at the end of the nineteenth century as rail lines and reservoirs reshape the landscape. Trace early neighborhoods and landmarks like Schraalenburg, Woodlawn Cemetery, and the Jerome Park Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1897 Map of Hempstead, 1961 Print
    1897 Map of Hempstead, 1961 Print
    1897 Hempstead
    1961 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's transition from rural townships to a suburban rail corridor is captured here at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Garden City, find the Camp Meeting Grounds, or locate coastal landmarks like the Long Beach Life Saving Station.

  4. 1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Oyster Bay
    1963 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Westchester coastline are captured here in the late nineteenth century as maritime trade and rail travel transformed the region. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Sea Cliff, Port Washington, and Larchmont alongside historic navigation aids like Sands Point Light.

  5. 1898 Map of Harlem
    1898 Map of Harlem
    1898 Harlem
    1898 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the city and its surrounding suburbs are shown in late-Victorian detail as rail lines expanded across the Hudson. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Woodlawn Cemetery, the site of Grants Tomb, and the fortifications at Fort Schuyler.

  6. 1898 Map of Hempstead
    1898 Map of Hempstead
    1898 Hempstead
    1898 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's south shore is meticulously detailed in the 1890s, showing a landscape of burgeoning rail suburbs and intricate salt marshes. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Christian Hook, find family Cem. sites, and locate vanished landmarks such as the Camp Meeting Grounds.

  7. 1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Oyster Bay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Westchester shoreline are shown in detail at the end of the century, before the massive population shifts of the next century. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early village footprints of Sea Cliff and Oyster Bay, or locate historical markers like the Sands Point Light.

  8. 1899 Map of Hempstead
    1899 Map of Hempstead
    1899 Hempstead
    1899 Print · USGS
    The South Shore of Long Island at the end of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural townships to connected rail suburbs. Trace early settlement patterns in Hempstead and Rockville Center, or explore the old marshes around Haunts Creek and Barnum Id.

  9. 1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Harlem
    1900 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs are shown at a pivotal moment of growth before the mid-century building boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the streets of Yonkers Park or locate ancestors in the sprawling Woodlawn Cemetery.
    16 unique versions available

  10. 1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Oyster Bay
    1900 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured at the turn of the century as its maritime villages and sprawling estates began to transition into refined commuter suburbs. Genealogists can trace property and neighborhood development in Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, and Oyster Bay before the automobile era.
    15 unique versions available

  11. 1903 Map of Hempstead
    1903 Map of Hempstead
    1903 Hempstead
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southern Nassau County at the turn of the century shows a landscape transitioning from rural estates and marshlands to rail-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Hempstead or Garden City and locate coastal landmarks like Christian Hook and the Camp Meeting Grounds.
    9 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Mamaroneck
    1947 Map of Mamaroneck
    1947 Mamaroneck
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Westchester and Nassau Counties are shown here just after the war as the region's grand estates and suburban centers flourished. Genealogists and historians can locate private landmarks like the J P Morgan property, Pratts Estate, and St Thomas Ch.

  13. 1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Hicksville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nassau County is captured here as the storied Gold Coast estates began to meet the expanding suburban reach of Hicksville and Syosset. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named lands like the Davison Estate or visit the T Roosevelt Grave at Young Memorial Cemetery.

  14. 1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Map of Sea Cliff
    1947 Sea Cliff
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Gold Coast of Nassau County is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of massive private estates and yacht clubs. Trace family-named landmarks like the Vanderbilt Estate or find historic aviation sites like the New York Seaplane Airport.

  15. 1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Map of Lynbrook
    1947 Lynbrook
    1947 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Queens border are shown here in the late forties during a period of massive suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-centered communities, family sites near Elmont Cem, and major landmarks like Belmont Park Race Track or the Curtiss Wright Airport.

  16. 1947 Map of Flushing
    1947 Map of Flushing
    1947 Flushing
    1947 Print · USGS
    The coastal transition of Queens and the Bronx is captured just after the war as parkways and airfields reshaped the shoreline. Researchers can locate military sites like Fort Totten or trace family roots at Flushing Cem and the Franciscan Poor Clares Monastery.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Map of Freeport
    1947 Freeport
    1947 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's south shore and aviation hubs are caught in detail just after the war. Local historians can trace the transition from marshland to suburbia through landmarks like Roosevelt Field, the Jones Beach Hotel, and the Meadow Brook Polo Field.

  18. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

  19. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1954 Map of Lynbrook, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Lynbrook, 1957 Print
    1954 Lynbrook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Nassau County and eastern Queens hum with post-war suburban energy at the height of the mid-century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the neighborhood structures of New Hyde Park and Lynbrook, or locate specific landmarks like the Cathedral of the Incarnation and Old Springfield Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1954 Map of Hicksville, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Hicksville, 1957 Print
    1954 Hicksville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nassau County is captured here as the North Shore's estates meet the expanding residential tracts of the post-war era. Researchers can trace the legacy of the area through landmarks like the T Roosevelt Mem Grave and the Friends Mtg House.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1954 Map of Sea Cliff, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Sea Cliff, 1957 Print
    1954 Sea Cliff
    1957 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's prestigious North Shore is shown in the mid-fifties as historic estates and yacht clubs transitioned into a modern suburban landscape. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Roslyn Air Force Station, St Ignatius Seminary, and the winding Long Island RR through Manhasset.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1955 Map of Flushing, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Flushing, 1957 Print
    1955 Flushing
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Queens and the Bronx are captured during the mid-fifties era of rapid parkway and airport expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing institutions like St Raymonds Cemetery, Fort Totten, and La Guardia Field.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1955 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Freeport, 1957 Print
    1955 Freeport
    1957 Print · USGS
    Nassau County is seen during its peak post-war suburban transformation, where new housing tracts meet established coastal villages. Researchers can trace family roots through dozens of local institutions like Hofstra College, Greenfield Cemetery, and the historic Mitchell Air Force Base.

  25. 1955 Map of Mamaroneck, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Mamaroneck, 1958 Print
    1955 Mamaroneck
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Westchester shoreline and Long Island Sound are captured here during a decade of suburban expansion and parkway development. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks from Greenwood Union Cemetery to the Webb Institute or the Execution Rocks Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available

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