Old Maps of Southeast, New York for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Southeast with 42 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 Southeast has changed over the decades.
Southeast, NY maps
(42)- 1892 Map of Carmel1892 Carmel1892 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1893 Map of Carmel1893 Carmel1893 Print · USGSLower 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.
- 1894 Map of Carmel1894 Carmel1894 Print · USGSLower 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
- 1928 Map of Carmel1928 Carmel1928 Print · USGSNear 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
- 1943 Map of Brewster, 1956 Print1943 Brewster1956 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1943 Map of Lake Carmel, 1958 Print1943 Lake Carmel1958 Print · USGSPutnam 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.
- 1944 Map of Croton Falls1944 Croton Falls1944 Print · USGSUpper 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
- 1944 Map of Lake Carmel1944 Lake Carmel1944 Print · USGSPutnam 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
- 1945 Map of Peach Lake1945 Peach Lake1945 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1946 Map of Peach Lake1946 Peach Lake1946 Print · USGSThe New York and Connecticut border country comes alive in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of lakeside hamlets and rising reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots through landmarks like the Peach Lake Meeting House, Lewisboro Sch, and Drews Cliff Cem.2 unique versions available
- 1946 Map of Brewster1946 Brewster1946 Print · USGSThe New York and Connecticut state line is defined by massive reservoirs and rural crossroads in the mid-forties. Genealogists can trace family legacies through Union Cem, Big Elm Sch, and the uniquely named settlement of Sodom.2 unique versions available
- 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print1947 Hartford1955 Print · USGSSouthern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.2 unique versions available
- 1948 Map of Hartford1948 Hartford1948 Print · USGSSouthern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.2 unique versions available
- 1958 Map of Peach Lake, 1960 Print1958 Peach Lake1960 Print · USGSThe New York and Connecticut state line bisects this mid-century landscape of reservoir waters and quiet village centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Mead Cem, St Johns Ch, and the old Township Sch.7 unique versions available
- 1958 Map of Brewster, 1960 Print1958 Brewster1960 Print · USGSThe New York and Connecticut borderlands come alive in the late fifties as rail lines and new highways intersect among the Croton reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace old community ties in Sodom, Milltown, and the lakeside homes around Putnam Lake.5 unique versions available
- 1960 Map of Lake Carmel, 1962 Print1960 Lake Carmel1962 Print · USGSPutnam County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of expanding residential tracts and massive water works. Genealogists can trace family roots through Raymond Hill Cem, the Towner Sch, or the small settlement of Farmers Mills.4 unique versions available
- 1960 Map of Croton Falls, 1963 Print1960 Croton Falls1963 Print · USGSNorthern Westchester and Putnam County appear in the early sixties as a network of vital reservoirs and rail-stop towns. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like Lincoln Hall and family burial grounds like Ivandell Cem and Warren Cem.4 unique versions available
- 1961 Map of Hartford1961 Hartford1961 Print · USGSSouthern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of booming coastal cities and interior hill towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and find strategic sites like Camp Shanks and Fort Michie.
- 1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print1962 Hartford1971 Print · USGSSouthern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in the early sixties, as suburban growth reached into the foothills. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR and find landmarks like Camp Nathan Hale and Gillette Castle State Park.3 unique versions available
- 1965 Map of Hartford1965 Hartford1965 Print · USGSSouthern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here during the mid-sixties expansion of the Interstate era. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR or locate historic landmarks like West Point Military Reservation and the Merritt Parkway.2 unique versions available
- 1986 Map of Bridgeport1986 Bridgeport1986 Print · USGSSpanning the New York and Connecticut border in the mid-eighties, this survey shows the dense rail and parkway network connecting the Hudson to the Sound. Researchers can trace the massive New Croton Reservoir system or locate landmarks like the West Point U.S. Military Academy.3 unique versions available
- 1998 Map of Peach Lake, 2001 Print1998 Peach Lake2001 Print · USGSThe New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the late 1990s as a landscape of ridges and reservoir-fed valleys. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Johns Ch, North Salem, and the Peach Lake Meetinghouse.
- 2010 Map of Lake Carmel, 2010 Print2010 Lake Carmel2010 Print · USGSCovers Southeast, including Carmel, Kent, and other nearby areas
- 2010 Map of Peach Lake, 2010 Print2010 Peach Lake2010 Print · USGSCovers Southeast, including Danbury, Ridgebury, and other nearby areas
- 2010 Map of Croton Falls, 2010 Print2010 Croton Falls2010 Print · USGSCovers Southeast, including Carmel, Somers, and other nearby areas
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