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Old Maps of Putnam County, New York

Explore 110 old maps of Putnam County, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1892 Map of West Point
    1892 Map of West Point
    1892 West Point
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and river valley are captured here in the early 1890s, when iron mining and river-side rail travel defined the region. Trace ancestral roots and old landmarks from the military grounds at West Point to the iron operations at Mahopac Mine and the rail hub at Peekskill.
  4. 1892 Map of Carmel
    1892 Map of Carmel
    1892 Carmel
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Putnam and Westchester borderlands are captured here in the late 1800s, showcasing a landscape of critical rail junctions and expanding reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Coles Mills and Towner, or follow the industrial activity at the Tilly Foster Mine.
  7. 1893 Map of Carmel
    1893 Map of Carmel
    1893 Carmel
    1893 Print · USGS
    Lower New York and western Connecticut appear here in the final decade of the nineteenth century, as the Croton watershed was being engineered for the city. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Mahopac Branch and find local landmarks such as the Tilly Foster Mine and Somers Center.
  10. 1893 Map of Clove
    1893 Map of Clove
    1893 Clove
    1893 Print · USGS
    Dutchess County and the Connecticut border come to life in the 1890s, when iron furnaces and rural depots still defined the landscape. Trace the tracks of the Columbia and Clove R.R. and find old family landmarks like Crouse Store and Moore Mill.
  13. 1893 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1893 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1893 Poughkeepsie
    1893 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster counties thrive during the late Victorian era as a hub of river commerce, rail junctions, and major state institutions. Researchers can trace the 1890s footprints of Vassar College, the busy Hampton Ferry, and the rail lines meeting at Hopewell Junction.
  16. 1894 Map of West Point
    1894 Map of West Point
    1894 West Point
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands in the late nineteenth century were a hub of river commerce and rail expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the West Point military grounds, the industrial Mahopac Mines, and early settlements like Yorktown Heights.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1894 Map of Clove
    1894 Map of Clove
    1894 Clove
    1894 Print · USGS
    Dutchess County at the close of the nineteenth century was a land of steep ridges and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Dover Furnace, Clove Valley, and rural landmarks like Crouse Store.
  22. 1894 Map of Carmel
    1894 Map of Carmel
    1894 Carmel
    1894 Print · USGS
    Lower New York and western Connecticut appear here in the late nineteenth century as the Croton watershed was being heavily reshaped. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Brewster, the depths of the Tilly Foster Mine, and the original rail paths of the Mahopac Branch.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 1894 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1894 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1894 Poughkeepsie
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Valley in the early 1890s was a bustling corridor of rail and river commerce connecting POUGHKEEPSIE to the industrial south. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Vassar College, find early river landings like Carthage Landing, or locate the junction at Hopewell Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1898 Map of Clove
    1898 Map of Clove
    1898 Clove
    1898 Print · USGS
    Dutchess County and the Connecticut borderlands are captured here in the late nineteenth century as railroads fueled the growth of valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Verbank Village, Stormville, and near landmarks like Bulls Bridge.
  31. 1899 Map of West Point
    1899 Map of West Point
    1899 West Point
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and military grounds at West Point are detailed in this survey from the closing years of the nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace old family-named sites like Mc Keel Corners or Travis Corners, while historians can locate the Mahopac Mines and the Albany Post Road.
  34. 1901 Map of West Point
    1901 Map of West Point
    1901 West Point
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and West Point are shown at the turn of the century, when river railroads and mountain mines defined the local economy. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and hamlets like Nelsonville, Mahopac Mines, and Yorktown Heights.
    12 unique versions available
  37. 1901 Map of Clove
    1901 Map of Clove
    1901 Clove
    1901 Print · USGS
    Dutchess County and the Connecticut borderlands are captured here at the close of the nineteenth century as the rail corridors began to shape local commerce. Genealogists can trace family holdings and old junctions from Dover Plains to Stormville and Moores Mill.
    11 unique versions available
  40. 1903 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1903 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1903 Poughkeepsie
    1903 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster Counties thrive at the turn of the century as a major corridor of river commerce and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional history at the Hudson River State Hospital or locate lost rail stops at Clove Branch Junction and Diddell.
    11 unique versions available
  43. 1928 Map of Carmel
    1928 Map of Carmel
    1928 Carmel
    1928 Print · USGS
    Near the New York and Connecticut border during the late 1920s, this landscape shows a network of massive reservoirs built to serve the city. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era developments like the New York and Harlem RR and locate sites such as the Tilly Foster Mine and Farmers Mills.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1936 Map of West Point
    1936 Map of West Point
    1936 West Point
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands in the mid-1930s reveal a landscape of strategic military grounds and evolving state parks. Genealogists and historians can trace old family burial grounds like Halstead Cem, the workings of the Mahopac Mines, and the early layout of West Point.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1936 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1936 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1936 Poughkeepsie
    1936 Print · USGS
    Dutchess County in the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of massive riverside institutions and early aviation fields along the Hudson River. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Fairview Sch or locate the old Poughkeepsie Landing (Air Field).
  52. 1941 Map of West Point
    1941 Map of West Point
    1941 West Point
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands were undergoing significant change in the years leading up to the war, blending heavy industry with expanding military installations. Genealogists can trace family lines through Continental Village, Hillside Cem, and the various schools like Manitou Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1941 Map of West Point, 1951 Print
    1941 Map of West Point, 1951 Print
    1941 West Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands are captured here in the mid-1950s as the river-and-rail economy defined life in Beacon and Cold Spring. Researchers can trace the grounds of the U S Military Academy West Point, locating the U S Silver Depository and Constitution Island.
  58. 1943 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1943 Map of Poughkeepsie
    1943 Poughkeepsie
    1943 Print · USGS
    The mid-Hudson valley is captured here in the years during the Second World War, showing the busy corridor between Poughkeepsie and Beacon. Researchers can trace old institutional lands like Vassar College or locate vanished rural schools such as Swede Sch and Devine Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1943 Map of Brewster, 1956 Print
    1943 Map of Brewster, 1956 Print
    1943 Brewster
    1956 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the 1940s, showcasing a landscape defined by the Croton Watershed's massive reservoirs. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Sodom to Milltown, or locate landmarks like Big Elm Sch and Beaver Bog Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1943 Map of Lake Carmel, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Lake Carmel, 1958 Print
    1943 Lake Carmel
    1958 Print · USGS
    Putnam County in the 1940s is defined by its massive reservoirs and the growth of lakeside communities like Lake Carmel. Researchers can trace old family lineages through the Raymond Hill Cem or locate industrial sites like the Tilly Foster Mine.
  67. 1944 Map of Croton Falls
    1944 Map of Croton Falls
    1944 Croton Falls
    1944 Print · USGS
    Upper Westchester and Putnam counties are seen here during the mid-forties, characterized by a vast network of reservoirs and the New York Central rail line. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Wandell Cem, trace the early grounds of the Reformatory, and find community centers like Somers and Purdy.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1944 Map of Lake Carmel
    1944 Map of Lake Carmel
    1944 Lake Carmel
    1944 Print · USGS
    Putnam County during the mid-1940s shows a landscape of deep reservoirs and rising recreational retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area at Tilly Foster Mine, the Drew Seminary, and Raymond Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1945 Map of Peach Lake
    1945 Map of Peach Lake
    1945 Peach Lake
    1945 Print · USGS
    The hills of Westchester and Fairfield counties appear in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and old turnpike crossings. Genealogists can trace family lines through June Cem, the Peach Lake Meeting House, and landmarks in South Salem.
    3 unique versions available
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