Old Maps of Schenectady County, New York for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 102 historic maps of Schenectady County. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Schenectady County's past.


Schenectady County, 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. 1896 Map of Fonda
    1896 Map of Fonda
    1896 Fonda
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a technological corridor in the 1890s, defined by the convergence of major rail lines and the Erie Canal. Genealogists and historians can trace the old post offices and hamlet life at Yatesville Randall P.O., Auriesville, and Rural Grove.

  5. 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

  6. 1898 Map of Fonda
    1898 Map of Fonda
    1898 Fonda
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the close of the 19th century was a powerhouse of transit and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the bustling Erie Canal corridor through Fonda, the upland reaches of Charleston, and the path of the West Shore R. R.

  7. 1898 Map of Schoharie, 1963 Print
    1898 Map of Schoharie, 1963 Print
    1898 Schoharie
    1963 Print · USGS
    Schoharie County in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of vital river valleys and developing rail lines. Local historians can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR or locate old hamlets like Breakabeen and Fultonham.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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

  25. 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.

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