1940s Maps of Ulster, New York

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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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