Old Maps of New York, New York for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 156 historic maps of New York. 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.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of New York.
New York, NY maps
(156)- 1888 Map of Plainfield
1888 Plainfield1888 Print · USGSNorth-central New Jersey is captured in the late nineteenth century as the rail network rapidly transformed small villages into vital industrial hubs. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of Perth Amboy, Metuchen, and Dunellen alongside vanished local place names like Samptown. - 1888 Map of New Brunswick
1888 New Brunswick1888 Print · USGSMiddlesex County in the 1880s is shown here as a bustling hub of early rail and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through historic settlements like Old Bridge, Jamesburgh, and the preserved Monmouth Battle Ground. - 1888 Map of Paterson
1888 Paterson1888 Print · USGSNortheastern New Jersey in the late nineteenth century was a complex network of industrial canals and rising commuter towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the Morris Canal, the Jersey City Waterworks, and early rail lines through Hackensack and Paterson. - 1888 Map of Sandy Hook
1888 Sandy Hook1888 Print · USGSThe Monmouth County coastline and interior are meticulously detailed in the late 1880s, before modern development reshaped the Jersey Shore. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the New York and Long Branch Railroad through early settlements such as Middletown, Hazlet, and Holmdel. - 1889 Map of Brooklyn
1889 Brooklyn1889 Print · USGSBrooklyn and Queens are shown here in the late nineteenth century as urban grids began to overtake the old farm townships. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail lines and early settlements like Winfield Junction, Hollis, and Canarsie Landing. - 1891 Map of Brooklyn
1891 Brooklyn1891 Print · USGSThe Brooklyn and Queens landscape of the early 1890s is captured here at a moment of intense rail-driven growth. Researchers can trace the original shoreline of Jamaica Bay and locate family history in the Navy Yard or at Evergreen Cemetery. - 1891 Map of Harlem
1891 Harlem1891 Print · USGSUpper 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. - 1892 Map of Paterson
1892 Paterson1892 Print · USGSNorthern New Jersey and the industrial core of Paterson are seen here in the late nineteenth century as rail and water infrastructure expanded. Trace the development of early utility systems like the Jersey City Waterworks or explore the rail lines of the Lodi Branch R.R. and West Shore Railroad. - 1893 Map of New Brunswick
1893 New Brunswick1893 Print · USGSMiddlesex and Monmouth counties were thriving rail hubs in the 1890s, where heavy industry met Revolutionary history. Genealogists and collectors can trace family roots through small settlements like Texas and Spotswood or locate the State Reform School and Monmouth Battle Ground.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Plainfield
1893 Plainfield1893 Print · USGSIn the late nineteenth century, the corridor between the Orange Mountains and the Raritan River was rapidly transforming into a dense rail-and-commuter network. Trace the early footprints of settlements like Feltville and Chatham, or locate vanished industries near Branch Mills and Ash Swamp.2 unique versions available - 1893 Map of Sandy Hook
1893 Sandy Hook1893 Print · USGSMonmouth County's coast and interior are intricately detailed in the late Victorian era, before the modern development of the Jersey Shore. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the New Jersey Southern Railroad and locate historic maritime landmarks like Sandy Hook Light and Tinton Falls.2 unique versions available - 1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
1897 Harlem1956 Print · USGSUpper 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 - 1897 Map of Brooklyn, 1959 Print
1897 Brooklyn1959 Print · USGSBrooklyn and Queens are captured in the late nineteenth century as rural townships began their rapid transformation into a dense urban landscape. Genealogists can locate family plots in Greenwood Cemetery or trace early neighborhood origins in New Utrecht and Flatbush.3 unique versions available - 1897 Map of Hempstead, 1961 Print
1897 Hempstead1961 Print · USGSNassau 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. - 1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
1897 Oyster Bay1963 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1898 Map of Harlem
1898 Harlem1898 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1898 Map of Plainfield
1898 Plainfield1898 Print · USGSNorth-central New Jersey at the close of the nineteenth century shows a landscape defined by the ridges of the Watchung Mountains and a rapidly expanding rail network. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property patterns and settlements like Feltville, Connecticut Farms, and the estates near Baltusrol.2 unique versions available - 1898 Map of Hempstead
1898 Hempstead1898 Print · USGSNassau 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. - 1898 Map of Staten Island
1898 Staten Island1898 Print · USGSGreater Staten Island and the industrial shores of New Jersey are captured during the peak of the Victorian maritime era. Genealogists can trace early neighborhood boundaries and landmarks like Moravian Cemetery, the Morris Canal, and the vanished industry of Linoleumville. - 1898 Map of Brooklyn
1898 Brooklyn1898 Print · USGSBrooklyn and Queens at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of growing commuter suburbs and vast, untouched tidal marshes. Genealogists and historians can trace old property boundaries near Greenwood Cemetery or follow the early rail lines through Winfield Junction and Jamaica. - 1898 Map of Oyster Bay
1898 Oyster Bay1898 Print · USGSNassau 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. - 1898 Map of Paterson
1898 Paterson1898 Print · USGSNorthern New Jersey's industrial and rail corridors are captured here in the late nineteenth century, from the silk mills of Paterson to the Hackensack marshes. Genealogists can locate family sites near Laurel Grove Cemetery, the Morris Canal, and early villages like Wortendyke. - 1899 Map of Hempstead
1899 Hempstead1899 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1900 Map of Passaic
1900 Passaic1900 Print · USGSNorthern New Jersey and the New York Harbor are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by rail, river, and coastal defense. Researchers can trace the original path of the Morris Canal, locate Seton Hall College, and explore the batteries at Fort Wadsworth. - 1900 Map of Paterson
1900 Paterson1900 Print · USGSNortheastern New Jersey at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Morris Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through vanished rail stops and sites like Laurel Grove Cemetery, Wortendyke, and Sicomac.
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