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1940s Maps of Galway, New York

Explore 11 historic maps of Galway 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 Galway'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 Galway's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Galway, NY maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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).
  31. 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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