Old Maps of Galway, New York

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Galway, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Schenectady
    1893 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the 1890s, a period when canal traffic and steam rail dominated the Mohawk Valley. Genealogists can trace family lines through villages like Niskayuna and Rexford Flats or locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry.

  2. 1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Schenectady
    1895 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding river towns thrive in the 1890s as the railroad and canal networks reach their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Vischer Ferry, explore the rail lines of the Fitchburg Railroad, or locate early structures in Rexford Flats and Scotia.

  3. 1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Amsterdam
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley thrives in the late nineteenth century as a corridor of heavy rail and canal traffic. Trace the historic paths of the Erie Canal and West Shore R.R. past Amsterdam and the old Hoffman Ferry crossing.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Schenectady
    1898 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and the Mohawk Valley are shown in the 1890s, when the river and rail lines drove a booming industrial economy. Local historians can trace the original path of the Erie Canal and locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry and Rexford Flats.
    8 unique versions available

  5. 1899 Map of Broadalbin, 1954 Print
    1899 Map of Broadalbin, 1954 Print
    1899 Broadalbin
    1954 Print · USGS
    Fulton and Saratoga counties are shown here just before the turn of the century as the local economy balanced rail transport and river-powered industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous mill hamlets and settlements like Northampton, Vail Mills, and Osborn Bridge.

  6. 1902 Map of Broadalbin
    1902 Map of Broadalbin
    1902 Broadalbin
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Sacandaga River valley is shown here at the turn of the century, prior to the major hydroelectric projects that reshaped this Fulton County landscape. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and milling sites near Vail Mills, Hagedorns Mills, and the Sacandaga Park rail terminus.
    9 unique versions available

  7. 1902 Map of Saratoga
    1902 Map of Saratoga
    1902 Saratoga
    1902 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by famous spa towns and a dense web of steam and electric railways. Trace early property locations and transport routes in Saratoga Springs, Ballston Spa, and Rock City Falls.
    9 unique versions available

  8. 1930 Map of Schenectady
    1930 Map of Schenectady
    1930 Schenectady
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley and southern Saratoga County are caught in a moment of transition in the late twenties, balancing industrial river life with rural farmsteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the Erie Canal (Abandoned) path and locate old family landmarks like Harmony Corners or Vischer Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1931 Map of Amsterdam
    1931 Map of Amsterdam
    1931 Amsterdam
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley thrives at the height of its rail and canal era in the late twenties and early thirties. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural schools and churches, from St Marys Ch to the quiet hamlets of Mariaville and Scotch Bush.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1935 Map of Middle Grove
    1935 Map of Middle Grove
    1935 Middle Grove
    1935 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County's rural townships are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of scattered crossroads and small school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Clark Cem or trace old routes past Pine Hill Sch and Pages Corner.

  11. 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

  12. 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. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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).

  21. 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.

  22. 1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Binghamton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Binghamton and the surrounding Southern Tier are shown in the mid-century era, highlighting the intricate rail and river networks that drove local industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Railroad and locate landmarks from Otsego Lake to Sidney Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Glens Falls
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.

  24. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Utica
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.

  25. 1954 Map of Pattersonville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Pattersonville, 1956 Print
    1954 Pattersonville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley near Pattersonville was a bustling corridor of rail and water transit in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Woestina Cem and early landmarks like the abandoned Erie Canal and Hoffmans.
    2 unique versions available

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