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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Schenectady County, New York

Explore 40 historic maps of Schenectady County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Schenectady County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Schenectady County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Schenectady County, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Schoharie
    1900 Map of Schoharie
    1900 Schoharie
    1900 Print · USGS
    Schoharie County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the winding Schoharie Creek and vital rail connections. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific locations like Howe Cave, Mineral Springs, and the various stops along the Middleburg and Schoharie RR.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Schoharie, 1944 Print
    1900 Map of Schoharie, 1944 Print
    1900 Schoharie
    1944 Print · USGS
    Schoharie County at the close of the nineteenth century centers on a thriving valley rail network and small industrial settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Middleburg and Schoharie railroad and locate rural landmarks like Howes Cave and Boucks Falls.
  7. 1900 Map of Berne, 1954 Print
    1900 Map of Berne, 1954 Print
    1900 Berne
    1954 Print · USGS
    Albany County hill towns and the Helderberg Escarpment are captured here at the turn of the century as rural life centered on upland hamlets and rocky creek valleys. Researchers can trace old family sites and forgotten crossroads like Van Leuvans Corners, Chesterville, and Quaker Street.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Fonda
    1902 Map of Fonda
    1902 Fonda
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a critical junction of the Erie Canal and major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local centers like Auriesville, Sammonsville, and the remote Charleston Four Corners.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1903 Map of Berne
    1903 Map of Berne
    1903 Berne
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Helderberg plateau in the early 1900s reveals a network of isolated hill towns and winding creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Rensselaerville, Quaker Street, and the lakeside settlements of Thompsons Lake and Warner Lake.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1943 Map of Schoharie, 1959 Print
    1943 Map of Schoharie, 1959 Print
    1943 Schoharie
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Schoharie Valley was a vital rail and river corridor during the mid-forties, defined by its small farming hamlets and prominent terrain. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through the Old Stone Fort, several rural schoolhouses, and cemeteries like St Pauls Cem and Central Bridge Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Esperance, 1959 Print
    1943 Map of Esperance, 1959 Print
    1943 Esperance
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Montgomery and Schoharie counties appear here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of scattered crossroads and winding waterways. Family historians can locate family-named landmarks like Kimball Cem and Rockwell Corners or trace old school districts like Carytown Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1944 Map of Altamont, 1959 Print
    1944 Map of Altamont, 1959 Print
    1944 Altamont
    1959 Print · USGS
    Albany County's steep ridges and valley settlements are captured here during the mid-1940s. Trace old family plots at Severson Cem, visit the Lasalette Seminary, or explore the terrain around Indian Ladder.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Gallupville, 1959 Print
    1944 Map of Gallupville, 1959 Print
    1944 Gallupville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of Schenectady, Schoharie, and Albany counties in the 1940s, this area shows a landscape of upland farms and valley hamlets. Researchers can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and cemeteries, including Grove Cem, School No 11, and the village of Gallupville.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1946 Map of Altamont
    1946 Map of Altamont
    1946 Altamont
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Helderberg Escarpment rises sharply over the village of Altamont in this mid-forties survey of Albany County. Family historians can trace rural roots at Ostrander Cem or locate early landmarks like Indian Ladder and the Lasalette Seminary.
  37. 1946 Map of Schoharie
    1946 Map of Schoharie
    1946 Schoharie
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Schoharie Valley in the mid-1940s remains a landscape of river-bottom farms and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Pauls Cem or locate the site of Old Central Bridge and the Old Stone Fort.
  40. 1946 Map of Esperance
    1946 Map of Esperance
    1946 Esperance
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Montgomery and Schoharie County borderlands appear here in the mid-1940s, just as the rural school system and turnpike network remained central to local life. You can trace old property sites near Sloansville, Charleston, and family burials at the Kimball Cem.
  43. 1946 Map of Gallupville
    1946 Map of Gallupville
    1946 Gallupville
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Schoharie valley was a patchwork of small school districts and country chapels in the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Zimmer Hill or locate old burial grounds such as Barton Hill Cem and Grove Cem.
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 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
  64. 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).
  67. 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
  70. 1954 Map of Duanesburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Duanesburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Duanesburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and Montgomery counties are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of upland farms and historic crossroads. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of small burial sites like Ryderdell Cem or locate the Duane Mansion and Sky Haven Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Niskayuna, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Niskayuna, 1956 Print
    1954 Niskayuna
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley in the mid-1950s shows the shifting landscape of upstate New York as suburban growth meets traditional canal routes. Trace the old waterway path through Vischer Ferry, locate family plots at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, or explore the early layout of Albany Municipal Airport.
    4 unique versions available
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