Old Maps of White Plains, New York for Academic Research

Study the evolution of White Plains with 46 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how White Plains has changed over the decades.


White Plains, NY maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Harlem
    1891 Map of Harlem
    1891 Harlem
    1891 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the Bronx met the burgeoning towns of Westchester and Bergen County in the late 1800s. Researchers can trace the path of the Croton Aqueduct, locate the historic site of Bulls Ferry, and explore the early rail-connected villages of Schraalenburgh and Pelhamville.

  2. 1892 Map of Stamford
    1892 Map of Stamford
    1892 Stamford
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and New York borderlands meet in the late nineteenth century, showing a coastal landscape defined by early rail lines and maritime harbors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished post offices from Banksville and Stanwich to the docks of Coscob Harbor.

  3. 1892 Map of Tarrytown
    1892 Map of Tarrytown
    1892 Tarrytown
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley in the late nineteenth century was a corridor of engineering and industrial growth. Researchers can trace the path of the Croton Aqueduct, locate the State Prison at Sing Sing, or find family names near Merritts Corners and Samsondale.

  4. 1893 Map of Stamford
    1893 Map of Stamford
    1893 Stamford
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Connecticut and New York borderlands near the Long Island Sound come alive in this late nineteenth-century study of maritime and rail connectivity. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early development of Stamford, Greenwich, and Port Chester along the shoreline, or locate inland crossroads like Armonk and Banksville.

  5. 1893 Map of Tarrytown
    1893 Map of Tarrytown
    1893 Tarrytown
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Valley was a powerhouse of transit and utility in the late 1800s, serving as the corridor for New York’s water and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family names and old landings from Haverstraw to Tarrytown, including features like the State Prison and the massive Croton Dam.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
    1897 Map of Harlem, 1956 Print
    1897 Harlem
    1956 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and Westchester thrive at the end of the nineteenth century as rail lines and reservoirs reshape the landscape. Trace early neighborhoods and landmarks like Schraalenburg, Woodlawn Cemetery, and the Jerome Park Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Oyster Bay
    1963 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Westchester coastline are captured here in the late nineteenth century as maritime trade and rail travel transformed the region. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Sea Cliff, Port Washington, and Larchmont alongside historic navigation aids like Sands Point Light.

  8. 1898 Map of Harlem
    1898 Map of Harlem
    1898 Harlem
    1898 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the city and its surrounding suburbs are shown in late-Victorian detail as rail lines expanded across the Hudson. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Woodlawn Cemetery, the site of Grants Tomb, and the fortifications at Fort Schuyler.

  9. 1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Oyster Bay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Westchester shoreline are shown in detail at the end of the century, before the massive population shifts of the next century. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early village footprints of Sea Cliff and Oyster Bay, or locate historical markers like the Sands Point Light.

  10. 1899 Map of Stamford
    1899 Map of Stamford
    1899 Stamford
    1899 Print · USGS
    Coastal Connecticut and southeastern New York thrive at the turn of the century as the rail networks expand through the hills and shorelines. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and early village sites like Banksville, Scott Corners, and the maritime approaches near Stamford Harbor L.H.
    13 unique versions available

  11. 1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Map of Harlem
    1900 Harlem
    1900 Print · USGS
    Upper Manhattan and the surrounding boroughs are shown at a pivotal moment of growth before the mid-century building boom. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the streets of Yonkers Park or locate ancestors in the sprawling Woodlawn Cemetery.
    16 unique versions available

  12. 1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Oyster Bay
    1900 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured at the turn of the century as its maritime villages and sprawling estates began to transition into refined commuter suburbs. Genealogists can trace property and neighborhood development in Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, and Oyster Bay before the automobile era.
    15 unique versions available

  13. 1902 Map of Tarrytown
    1902 Map of Tarrytown
    1902 Tarrytown
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of busy river landings and nascent suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like Waldberg Landing, the State Prison at Ossining, and the Croton Aqueduct.
    11 unique versions available

  14. 1932 Map of White Plains
    1932 Map of White Plains
    1932 White Plains
    1932 Print · USGS
    Westchester County's evolving landscape is captured here in the early thirties, showing the dense growth of the county seat alongside massive institutional estates. Genealogists and historians can locate families in White Plains or trace the early grounds of Marymount College and Sleepy Hollow Cemetery.

  15. 1937 Map of Tarrytown
    1937 Map of Tarrytown
    1937 Tarrytown
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley during the 1930s serves as a busy corridor of rail, water, and infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace the old landings at Waldberg Landing, the grounds of the State Prison in Ossining, and the rail lines through Nyack.

  16. 1938 Map of White Plains
    1938 Map of White Plains
    1938 White Plains
    1938 Print · USGS
    Westchester County in the late 1930s is a landscape of grand estates, institutional campuses, and thriving commuter rail towns. Researchers can trace family history through the Gate of Heaven Cemetery, locate historic sites like Kykuit, or study the grounds of Marymount College and the Bloomingdale Asylum.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1944 Map of Glenville, 1947 Print
    1944 Map of Glenville, 1947 Print
    1944 Glenville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Fairfield and Westchester counties meet in the 1940s as the regional parkway system begins to reshape the countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Glenville, the Chieftains Estate, and the grounds of Rosemary Hall.

  18. 1947 Map of Mamaroneck
    1947 Map of Mamaroneck
    1947 Mamaroneck
    1947 Print · USGS
    Coastal Westchester and Nassau Counties are shown here just after the war as the region's grand estates and suburban centers flourished. Genealogists and historians can locate private landmarks like the J P Morgan property, Pratts Estate, and St Thomas Ch.

  19. 1947 Map of Mt Vernon
    1947 Map of Mt Vernon
    1947 Mt Vernon
    1947 Print · USGS
    Westchester County and the northern Bronx are captured in the late 1940s during a period of rapid suburban maturation. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Woodlawn Cem, Sarah Lawrence College, and the grounds of Fort Slocum.

  20. 1947 Map of White Plains
    1947 Map of White Plains
    1947 White Plains
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Westchester County comes alive in this survey of the riverfront and inland townships during the post-war building boom. Genealogists and historians can locate prominent institutions and landmarks like the Bloomingdale Asylum, Marymount College, and Sleepy Hollow Cem.

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.

  24. 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

  25. 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

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