1940s Maps of Rensselaer, New York

Explore 2 historic maps of Rensselaer from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Rensselaer's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Rensselaer, NY maps

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  1. 1947 Map of Albany, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Albany, 1965 Print
    1947 Albany
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Albany capital region is captured here shortly after the war, showing the city's transition into suburban Delmar and Loudonville. Researchers can trace the massive Voorheesville Army Sub Depot, the Albany Airport, and old landmarks like Graceland Cemetery.

  2. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

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