1940s Maps of Olive, New York

Explore 12 historic maps of Olive 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 Olive'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 Olive's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Olive, NY maps

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  1. 1942 Map of West Shokan, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of West Shokan, 1958 Print
    1942 West Shokan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Catskill mountain foothills in the early 1940s reveal a landscape of secluded hollows and high peaks bordering the Ashokan Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Samsonville, Krumville, and several rural schoolhouses such as West Shokan Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Ashokan, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Ashokan, 1958 Print
    1942 Ashokan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Ulster County's mountainous terrain and massive water infrastructure are frozen in time during the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named settlements like Lomontville and Atwood, or locate rural landmarks including the Vly Church and Acorn Hill Chapel.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Kerhonkson, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Kerhonkson, 1959 Print
    1942 Kerhonkson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Ulster County's transport and settlement patterns are frozen in time during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the New York Ontario and Western line, the old Rondout and Western Canal, and local landmarks like Soccanissing Sch.

  4. 1942 Map of Mohonk Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Mohonk Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Mohonk Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Ulster County's river valleys and mountain ridges are captured here during the early 1940s as rail transit still defined local travel. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural hubs like Kyserike Sta, Stone Ridge, and the Rock Hill Sch.

  5. 1943 Map of Mohonk Lake
    1943 Map of Mohonk Lake
    1943 Mohonk Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Shawangunk Mountains and Rondout Creek valley are captured here in the early 1940s. Trace the New York Ontario and Western rail line and find family sites like P Schmidke or local landmarks like Mohonk House.

  6. 1943 Map of West Shokan
    1943 Map of West Shokan
    1943 West Shokan
    1943 Print · USGS
    War-era Ulster County is defined here by the rise of the Ashokan Reservoir against the high Catskill peaks. Local historians can trace old family names and small schoolhouses like Brodhead School or visit landmarks like the Father Divine Lodge.

  7. 1943 Map of Kerhonkson
    1943 Map of Kerhonkson
    1943 Kerhonkson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County comes to life through this survey of the Rondout Valley and the Ontario and Western rail corridor. Genealogists can trace family holdings and local schools like Wawarsing School, Cherrytown, and the Frank Utter Colony Farm.

  8. 1943 Map of Ashokan, 1944 Print
    1943 Map of Ashokan, 1944 Print
    1943 Ashokan
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County is defined by the massive shoreline of the Ashokan Reservoir as it appeared during the war years. Local researchers can trace old family lands and community hubs like Olive Bridge, Atwood, and the Acorn Hill Chapel.

  9. 1945 Map of Bearsville, 1962 Print
    1945 Map of Bearsville, 1962 Print
    1945 Bearsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Woodstock valley and the surrounding Catskill peaks appear here just after the war, showing a landscape of high summits and valley hamlets. Researchers can trace historic school districts like School No 1 and old settlements at Byrdcliffe and Lake Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1946 Map of Bearsville
    1946 Map of Bearsville
    1946 Bearsville
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Woodstock area and the eastern Catskills are captured in the mid-1940s as an established mountain retreat. Genealogists and hikers can trace the old turnpikes and district schoolhouses like School No 4 near Bearsville or the roads leading to Byrdcliffe.

  11. 1946 Map of Phoenicia
    1946 Map of Phoenicia
    1946 Phoenicia
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Esopus Creek valley in the mid-1940s served as a bustling mountain corridor for the New York Central railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Shandaken Rural Cem and early landmarks such as the Lookout Tower on Tremper Mtn.

  12. 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.

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