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1950s Maps of Rensselaer County, New York

Explore 23 historic maps of Rensselaer County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Rensselaer County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Rensselaer County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Rensselaer County, NY maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Albany
    1950 Map of Albany
    1950 Albany
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Albany and its burgeoning suburbs are captured here at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the New York Central lines to the Selkirk Yards or find family landmarks like Keefers Corners and Bethlehem Church.
  4. 1950 Map of Troy
    1950 Map of Troy
    1950 Troy
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley and the Rensselaer hills are shown here just after the war, capturing a landscape of dense industrial riverfronts and rural upland hamlets. Genealogists can trace family sites at Albany Rural Cemetery, identify early landmarks like Draper School No 9, or locate rail stops at East Greenbush Station.
  7. 1950 Map of Taborton, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Taborton, 1951 Print
    1950 Taborton
    1951 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County’s highland lake country is captured here during a mid-century era of conservation and quiet lakeside growth. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like School No 7, the historic Dutch Ch, and the grounds of Camp Kiwanis.
  10. 1950 Map of Eagle Bridge, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Eagle Bridge, 1951 Print
    1950 Eagle Bridge
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Upstate New York comes to life along the Hoosic River valley at the Washington and Rensselaer county line. Trace family roots through rural hamlets like Eagle Bridge, Buskirk, and West Hoosick, or locate old landmarks like School No 4 and Woodside Cem.
  13. 1953 Map of Delmar, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Delmar, 1954 Print
    1953 Delmar
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Albany suburbs meet the industrial Hudson Valley in the early fifties, just as the New York State Thruway was being cut through the landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Bethlehem Cem and Elmwood Cem, or explore the massive rail operations at Selkirk Yards.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Ravena, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ravena, 1955 Print
    1953 Ravena
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the dawn of the interstate era shows a landscape where historic riverfront villages meet modern infrastructure. Trace the early New York State Thruway past sites like Schodack Landing, Deans Mill, and Waldron Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Nassau, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Nassau, 1955 Print
    1953 Nassau
    1955 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County in the early fifties shows a landscape of upland lakes and small crossroads settlements during a period of growing lakeside recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family sites at Sliters and Hoag Corners or locate the YMCA Camp and Totem Lodge.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Kinderhook, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Kinderhook, 1955 Print
    1953 Kinderhook
    1955 Print · USGS
    Columbia County in the early fifties shows a landscape of established villages and working waterways at the height of the rail era. Genealogists can trace family footprints near the House of History, Kinderhook Lake, and Muitzes Kill.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Troy South, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Troy South, 1955 Print
    1953 Troy South
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River industrial corridor comes alive in the early fifties, documenting the urban centers of Troy, Watervliet, and Rensselaer. Researchers can trace institutional footprints from the Watervliet Arsenal to Emma Willard College and old burial grounds like Albany Rural Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of East Chatham, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of East Chatham, 1955 Print
    1953 East Chatham
    1955 Print · USGS
    Columbia County’s rural landscape is preserved in this mid-century survey as the New York Central railroad still wound through the valley. Researchers can trace ancestral roots at The Maples Cem or locate the Shaker Museum and Riders Mills Sch in their original settings.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Averill Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Averill Park, 1955 Print
    1953 Averill Park
    1955 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County townships south of Troy were a patchwork of rural villages and lakeside summer retreats in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family landmarks and community hubs like St Marys Ch, Eagle Mills, and the Pawling Sanitarium.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of East Greenbush, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of East Greenbush, 1956 Print
    1953 East Greenbush
    1956 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County’s landscape along the Hudson is captured here in the early fifties, showing the growth of the eastern suburbs. Researchers can trace old rail stops and local infrastructure, from Van Hoesen Sta to the Red Mill Sch and the Moordener Kill.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Albany, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Albany, 1956 Print
    1953 Albany
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Albany and its northern suburbs are shown here just as the highway network began to reshape the capital region. Genealogists can trace family names and institutions across Graceland Cemetery, the Ann Lee Home Cem, and numerous historic campuses like the Mater Christi Seminary.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Schaghticoke, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Schaghticoke, 1956 Print
    1954 Schaghticoke
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Hoosic River valley hummed with industry and agriculture as rail lines connected thriving villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at the Little Red Schoolhouse, St Johns Ch, and Elmwood Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Troy North, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Troy North, 1956 Print
    1954 Troy North
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the upper Hudson River is captured here in the mid-1950s as a hub of rail and water transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Oakwood Cemetery or explore established neighborhoods near Crescent Station and Speigletown.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Grafton, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Grafton, 1956 Print
    1954 Grafton
    1956 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County’s high plateau and glacial lake country are captured here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the rural legacy of the region through small hamlets like Boyntonville and local landmarks such as St Georges Ch and Cobb Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of North Pownal, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of North Pownal, 1956 Print
    1954 North Pownal
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Vermont and New York border comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-linked communities of the Hoosic River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of North Pownal, locate School No 31, and follow the Boston and Maine line through Petersburg Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Tomhannock, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tomhannock, 1956 Print
    1954 Tomhannock
    1956 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County in the mid-1950s shows a landscape shaped by the massive Tomhannock Reservoir and established rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace old school districts like School No 5, family cemeteries such as Maplewood Cem, and the path of the Boston and Maine railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Mechanicville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mechanicville, 1956 Print
    1954 Mechanicville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mechanicville and the Upper Hudson Valley thrive as a hub of rail and water transport during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the path of the Champlain Canal, explore the grounds of Saratoga National Historical Park, and find family names in Hudson View Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.
  64. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.
  67. 1959 Map of Canaan, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Canaan, 1961 Print
    1959 Canaan
    1961 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Massachusetts are captured here in the late fifties as rural life centered on the valleys of Canaan and New Lebanon. Genealogists and historians can trace the Cemetery of the Evergreens or the grounds of Mt Lebanon Darrow Sch.
    2 unique versions available
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