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Old Maps of Ulster, New York

Explore 56 old maps of Ulster, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1892 Map of Kaaterskill, 1957 Print
    1892 Map of Kaaterskill, 1957 Print
    1892 Kaaterskill
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high Catskills of the 1890s reveal a landscape of grand hotels and rugged peaks during the peak of the mountain resort era. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Onteora Park, the route of the Elevating R. R., and lost hamlets like Dutch Settlement.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1893 Map of Kaaterskill
    1893 Map of Kaaterskill
    1893 Kaaterskill
    1893 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and resort colonies of the late nineteenth century are mapped here in exceptional detail. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Otis Elevating R R and the Catskill Mtn R R or locate old sites like Dutch Settlement and Mountain House.
  7. 1894 Map of Kaaterskill
    1894 Map of Kaaterskill
    1894 Kaaterskill
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Catskills come alive in the 1890s as a premier destination for mountain tourism and timber. You can trace the early rail lines serving the Mountain House, locate the Victorian-era enclaves of Onteora Park and Twilight Park, or find family roots in Yankeetown.
  10. 1895 Map of Catskill
    1895 Map of Catskill
    1895 Catskill
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the 19th century was a landscape of bustling river ports and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Saugerties, locate the old Burden Dock, or follow the route of the Catskill Mountain and Cairo R. R.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 1898 Map of Rhinebeck
    1898 Map of Rhinebeck
    1898 Rhinebeck
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling network of rail lines and river landings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hyde Park, find the riverside Esopus Light, or locate rail junctions like Rhinecliff.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1899 Map of Kaaterskill
    1899 Map of Kaaterskill
    1899 Kaaterskill
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Catskills in the late nineteenth century show a unique landscape of mountain tourism and rail infrastructure. Trace the early hotel era through the Mountain House, the Otis Elevating Ry., and the high-elevation hamlets of Tannersville and Onteora Park.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1901 Map of Rosendale, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of Rosendale, 1961 Print
    1901 Rosendale
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ulster County at the dawn of the century shows a landscape in transition as the Ashokan Reservoir reshaped the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail stops and early hamlets from Kripplebush and Whiteport to the busy docks at Wilbur.
  22. 1903 Map of Rosendale
    1903 Map of Rosendale
    1903 Rosendale
    1903 Print · USGS
    Ulster County was a hub of canal and rail transport at the turn of the century, centered on the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic settlements like Browns Station, Kripplebush, and Lomontville.
    11 unique versions available
  25. 1903 Map of Kaaterskill, 1906 Print
    1903 Map of Kaaterskill, 1906 Print
    1903 Kaaterskill
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Catskills come alive in the early twentieth century through this record of mountain resorts and steep-grade rail lines. Researchers can trace the legendary Mountain House, the Otis Elevating R.R., and the remote Dutch Settlement.
    10 unique versions available
  28. 1934 Map of Rhinebeck
    1934 Map of Rhinebeck
    1934 Rhinebeck
    1934 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster Counties meet along the Hudson River during the mid-1930s as the rail and river economy persists. Researchers can locate river landmarks like the Astor Tunnel and Kingston Point, or trace local roots at the Quaker Meeting House and Stone Church.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1934 Map of Catskill, 1960 Print
    1934 Map of Catskill, 1960 Print
    1934 Catskill
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Valley during the mid-1930s shows a landscape of riverfront commerce and deep-rooted rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate country schools like Schuylerhook Sch and historic landmarks like the Birthplace of Robert Livingston.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1938 Map of Catskill
    1938 Map of Catskill
    1938 Catskill
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Valley in the late thirties remains a landscape of river-side industry and deep colonial heritage. Researchers can trace family sites from Kiskatom Ch to the Birthplace of Robert Livingston or locate vanished local landmarks like Walker Mill.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1939 Map of Rhinebeck
    1939 Map of Rhinebeck
    1939 Rhinebeck
    1939 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster Counties flank the Hudson River in the late 1930s, revealing a landscape defined by riverside rail travel and rural hamlets. Genealogists can locate numerous local landmarks including Clinton Corners, Washington Hollow, and the Kingston Point Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1941 Map of Catskill, 1945 Print
    1941 Map of Catskill, 1945 Print
    1941 Catskill
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the start of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by historic estates and new river crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bard College, locate the Birthplace of Robert Livingston, and explore early hamlets like Katsbaan and Cheviot.
  43. 1942 Map of Kingston West, 1950 Print
    1942 Map of Kingston West, 1950 Print
    1942 Kingston West
    1950 Print · USGS
    The area around Kingston during the early 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the rail lines of the New York Central and the waters of the Ashokan Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can locate specific community centers like St Johns Ch, West Hurley RR Station, and the Lower Sawkill School.
  46. 1942 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
    1942 Rosendale
    1957 Print · USGS
    Ulster County's industrial and agricultural corridors are mapped here during the early 1940s, highlighting the transition between the old canal era and modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Bergemanns Farm or find local landmarks such as Century Cement Co and All Saints Church.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1943 Map of Rosendale
    1943 Map of Rosendale
    1943 Rosendale
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Ulster County is seen here during the mid-forties, capturing the industrial corridor between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson Canal or locate family sites like the Mollenhauer Farm and Century Cement Co.
  52. 1943 Map of Kingston West
    1943 Map of Kingston West
    1943 Kingston West
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County comes into focus as the Ashokan Reservoir and the New York Central railroad shape the valley corridor. Genealogists can trace family names at the Boice Brothers Dairy or locate old schoolhouses like the Stony Hollow School and Sawkill School.
  55. 1945 Map of Woodstock, 1963 Print
    1945 Map of Woodstock, 1963 Print
    1945 Woodstock
    1963 Print · USGS
    Ulster County's mountainous borderlands come into focus at the end of the Second World War as the region's rural character remains largely intact. Genealogists and hikers can trace old property lines and landmarks from West Saugerties to Overlook Mountain, including several legacy schoolhouses like School No 15.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1946 Map of Plattekill
    1946 Map of Plattekill
    1946 Plattekill
    1946 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County unfolds from the high peaks of the Catskills down to the reservoir systems of the lower valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace local school districts like School No 14 and long-standing cemeteries such as Chestnut Hill Rural Cem.
  61. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 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
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