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1950s Maps of Westchester County, New York

Explore 20 historic maps of Westchester County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Westchester County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Westchester County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Westchester County, NY maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Norwalk North, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Norwalk North, 1952 Print
    1951 Norwalk North
    1952 Print · USGS
    Fairfield County towns like Norwalk and Wilton are shown in the early fifties during a period of steady suburban expansion. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bald Hill Cem, Hurlbutt Sch, and the old Winnipauk Mill Pond.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Glenville, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Glenville, 1952 Print
    1951 Glenville
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and New York border comes alive in the early fifties, showing the interplay of country estates and new infrastructure. Trace family landmarks and local institutions like St Lukes Hospital, Brown Cem, and the County Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Pound Ridge, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Pound Ridge, 1953 Print
    1951 Pound Ridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut borderlands appear here in the early fifties, showing the rural character of Westchester and Fairfield counties before significant suburbanization. Trace local heritage through family landmarks like Becks Hill and numerous burial sites such as Pound Ridge Cem and Waterbury Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Bayville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bayville, 1956 Print
    1954 Bayville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Gold Coast of Long Island is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the transition from grand estates to post-war residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Pratt Cem or locate local landmarks like Mill Neck Manor and the Monastery.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Sea Cliff, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Sea Cliff, 1957 Print
    1954 Sea Cliff
    1957 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's prestigious North Shore is shown in the mid-fifties as historic estates and yacht clubs transitioned into a modern suburban landscape. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Roslyn Air Force Station, St Ignatius Seminary, and the winding Long Island RR through Manhasset.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Mount Kisco, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mount Kisco, 1956 Print
    1955 Mount Kisco
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Westchester County is seen here during the mid-fifties, showing the sophisticated estate-and-commuter landscape of New York and Connecticut. Trace family history at Oakwood Cem, the Old Quaker Burial Ground, or local landmarks like Westfield State Farm.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Flushing, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Flushing, 1957 Print
    1955 Flushing
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Queens and the Bronx are captured during the mid-fifties era of rapid parkway and airport expansion. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing institutions like St Raymonds Cemetery, Fort Totten, and La Guardia Field.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Mamaroneck, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Mamaroneck, 1958 Print
    1955 Mamaroneck
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Westchester shoreline and Long Island Sound are captured here during a decade of suburban expansion and parkway development. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks from Greenwood Union Cemetery to the Webb Institute or the Execution Rocks Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Ossining, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Ossining, 1958 Print
    1955 Ossining
    1958 Print · USGS
    Westchester County's riverfront and wooded interior are shown here during the mid-fifties, just as suburban expansion began to accelerate. Researchers can trace the grounds of Sing Sing Prison, local family landmarks like Barnum Cem, and the historic campus of Briarcliff Manor.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Haverstraw, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Haverstraw, 1958 Print
    1955 Haverstraw
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley during the mid-1950s shows a region of rising suburban life and deep-seated river history. Genealogists and local historians can locate the State Rehabilitation Hospital, Mount Repose Cemetery, and the riverfront Rockland Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Mohegan Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mohegan Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Mohegan Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Westchester and Putnam counties are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady suburban growth around traditional hamlets. Researchers can trace family roots at the Amawalk Hill Cem, locate the Loyola Seminary, or follow the New York Central Railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
    1956 Mount Vernon
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lower Westchester and the Northern Bronx thrive in the mid-fifties as parkways and parklands reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like PS 112 or locate ancestors at Beechwood Cemetery and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Yonkers, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Yonkers, 1958 Print
    1956 Yonkers
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River corridor in the mid-fifties shows the dense expansion of Yonkers and Englewood just as new parkways began to reshape the suburbs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Woodlawn Cemetery, locate local parish schools like St Cecilia Sch, or find vanished river docks like Powder Dock.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Nyack, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Nyack, 1959 Print
    1957 Nyack
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rockland County is seen during a period of rapid post-war growth as the new Thruway begins to reshape the Hudson riverfront. Trace the grounds of Rockland State Hospital, locate the historic Old Stone Ch, or follow the rail lines of the Erie RR through Orangeburg.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Peekskill, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Peekskill, 1959 Print
    1957 Peekskill
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and Peekskill waterfront are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of river-borne industry and established institutions. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries and schools such as Hillside Cemetery, Ladycliff College, and the National Guard Armory.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1957 Map of White Plains, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of White Plains, 1959 Print
    1957 White Plains
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Westchester County is undergoing a massive transformation with the arrival of the Tappan Zee Bridge and the expansion of the regional parkway system. Genealogists and local historians can trace old family names and institutions across Philipse Manor, Kensico Cemetery, and Marymount College.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  55. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Peach Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Peach Lake, 1960 Print
    1958 Peach Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    The New York and Connecticut state line bisects this mid-century landscape of reservoir waters and quiet village centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Mead Cem, St Johns Ch, and the old Township Sch.
    7 unique versions available
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