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1940s Maps of Saratoga County, New York

Explore 21 historic maps of Saratoga County 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 Saratoga County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Saratoga County, NY maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Schuylerville
    1940 Map of Schuylerville
    1940 Schuylerville
    1940 Print · USGS
    Saratoga and Washington Counties are shown here just before the mid-century, defined by the industrial river towns and the grounds of the Saratoga Battlefield. Genealogists can trace family names at Clarks Corners or Quaker Springs and locate early 20th-century landmarks like the Saratoga Battle Monument.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Saratoga
    1942 Map of Saratoga
    1942 Saratoga
    1942 Print · USGS
    Saratoga and the foothills of the Adirondacks are captured in the late 1930s, documenting a landscape of grand estates and growing paper-mill towns. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Daketown Sch, Malta Ridge Cem, and Rock City Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1945 Map of Edinburg, 1962 Print
    1945 Map of Edinburg, 1962 Print
    1945 Edinburg
    1962 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County's southern Adirondack foothills were transitioning toward a reservoir-centered economy in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and hikers can trace old family burial sites like Partridge Cem or locate the small settlement of Glenwild and the Plateau Airport.
  10. 1945 Map of Galway, 1962 Print
    1945 Map of Galway, 1962 Print
    1945 Galway
    1962 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County's rural crossroads and milling hamlets are frozen in time just after the war. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Bunn Corners, locate the County Sanatorium, and explore settlements near Lake Galway.
  13. 1945 Map of Northville, 1962 Print
    1945 Map of Northville, 1962 Print
    1945 Northville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Adirondacks meet the expanding reservoir in the mid-1940s, showing the vital connections between mountain valleys and the river. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at King Cem and Gifford Valley Cem or trace the early layout of Northville and Fish House.
  16. 1946 Map of Edinburg
    1946 Map of Edinburg
    1946 Edinburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County in the mid-forties reveals a landscape transformed by the flooding of the Sacandaga Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Partridge Cem or explore the hills near Batchellerville and Glenwild.
  19. 1946 Map of Northville
    1946 Map of Northville
    1946 Northville
    1946 Print · USGS
    The southern Adirondacks at the conclusion of the second World War reveal a landscape shaped by the new reservoir and traditional rail lines. Researchers can trace the F J & G RR through Sacandaga Park and locate historic burial sites like Christie Cem and King Cem.
  22. 1947 Map of Glens Falls
    1947 Map of Glens Falls
    1947 Glens Falls
    1947 Print · USGS
    The upper Hudson Valley and the southern gateway to the Adirondacks are captured here during a period of robust industrial and rail growth. Researchers can trace historic fortifications like Fort George Ruins and identify old milling sites such as Pattens Mills and Griswolds Mills.
  25. 1947 Map of Schenectady, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Schenectady, 1954 Print
    1947 Schenectady
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Schenectady region in the late 1940s reveals a powerful industrial hub at the intersection of rail, river, and canal. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find rural district schools, and locate old family crossroads like Groom Corners and Vischer Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1947 Map of Saratoga, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Saratoga, 1955 Print
    1947 Saratoga
    1955 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County was a hub of sport and industry in the late 1940s, from the famous racing grounds to the paper mill villages. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of SKIDMORE COLLEGE, the SARATOGA RACEWAY, and local landmarks like the COUNTY HOME.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1947 Map of Schuylerville, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Schuylerville, 1958 Print
    1947 Schuylerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Upper Hudson Valley life and Revolutionary War heritage meet in the late 1940s. Trace the path of the Champlain Canal and find local landmarks like the Saratoga Battle Monument and the Fernwood Trout Hatchery.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1947 Map of Amsterdam, 1963 Print
    1947 Map of Amsterdam, 1963 Print
    1947 Amsterdam
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley and its surrounding uplands are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the heavy industrial and transit hubs of the day. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find numerous rural schoolhouses like Log City Sch, and locate the Duanesburg Churches.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Cohoes, 1968 Print
    1947 Map of Cohoes, 1968 Print
    1947 Cohoes
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Mohawk river valleys converge here in the mid-1940s, revealing a dense network of canals and early industrial railroads. Researchers can trace the Champlain Canal (Abandoned), find old rural schoolhouses, and locate landmarks like the Fire Lookout Tower and Cohoes Falls.
  40. 1948 Map of Schenectady
    1948 Map of Schenectady
    1948 Schenectady
    1948 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the late 1940s as industrial rail hubs and rural hamlets met. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Groom Corners, the Erie Canal (Abandoned), and Vischer Ferry.
  43. 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.
  46. 1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Binghamton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Southern Tier thrive in the late 1940s as a hub of rail traffic and mountain industry. Researchers can trace historic transit lines like the Erie Railroad through Binghamton or find old valley settlements near Oneonta and Delhi.
  49. 1949 Map of Schuylerville
    1949 Map of Schuylerville
    1949 Schuylerville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Upper Hudson Valley life in the late nineteen-forties centers on the river and its canal, shortly after the national park was established. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Victory Mills, old rural burial grounds like Griswold Cem, and the Fernwood Trout Hatchery.
  52. 1949 Map of Cohoes
    1949 Map of Cohoes
    1949 Cohoes
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Mohawk river valleys meet in the late 1940s at the industrial nexus of Cohoes and Troy. Local historians can trace early transport routes along the Champlain Canal, find family names near Bemis Heights, or locate old landmarks like the Fire Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1949 Map of Amsterdam
    1949 Map of Amsterdam
    1949 Amsterdam
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley corridor thrives in the late 1940s as a vital artery for rail, canal, and industry. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith at Duanesburg Churches, School No 7, and the Montgomery County Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1949 Map of Schenectady
    1949 Map of Schenectady
    1949 Schenectady
    1949 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the late 1940s as the riverfront industry and rail networks remained in full swing. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in old hamlets like Maltaville and Groom Corners or trace the historic Erie Canal (Abandoned).
  61. 1949 Map of Saratoga
    1949 Map of Saratoga
    1949 Saratoga
    1949 Print · USGS
    Saratoga Springs and the surrounding Adirondack foothills are shown here in the mid-century, capturing a world of historic horse racing and rural industry. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Ballou Cem, Middle Grove, and the Boyhaven Boy Scout Camp.
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