Historic Ohio map collage featuring vintage Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and old maps of Ohio towns and cities from the late 1800s

Historic New York Maps — Over 14,000 Old Maps of New York Towns & Cities

If you love New York history, genealogy, unique wall décor, or discovering how towns once looked over 100 years ago, you’re going to enjoy this. We’ve added over 14,000 old maps of New York towns and cities to our growing New York map collection, including Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps and historic bird’s-eye view town maps from the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Originally created to assess fire risk for insurance companies, Sanborn maps have become some of the most detailed and fascinating historical records available today. These maps document New York’s early villages, railroad towns, river ports, manufacturing centers, immigrant neighborhoods, and Main Street business districts — all drawn with remarkable precision. Think of them as Google Maps from over a century ago.

Many visitors search specifically for an “old map of” their New York hometown — and these historic maps make that possible in incredible detail, often down to individual buildings, property uses, and street names.

Whether you're researching family history, decorating your home or office, teaching local history, or searching for a meaningful hometown gift, historic New York map prints offer a powerful connection to the past.

Every map print is made to order and shipped from Iowa, helping keep historic map art affordable, accessible, and ready to hang — not locked away in archives or libraries.

Below are a few examples showcasing the detail, craftsmanship, and visual beauty of historic New York maps.

Old map of Schenectady, New York showing a historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Map with streets, buildings, and landmarks
Old map of Canandaigua, New York showing a historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Map with streets, buildings, and landmarks
Old map art cover of Queens, New York showing a historic Sanborn Fire Insurance Map cover with beautiful hard drawn artwork.
Old map of New York City, New York showing a historic streets, buildings, and landmarks in frame setting
Old map of New York City, New York showing a historic streets, buildings, and landmarks.

Browse New York by County

Explore historic Sanborn Fire Insurance map prints from all New York counties. Click a county to view available town maps and vintage map reprints.

 


Perfect for Gifts, Home Décor, or New York History Fans

Historic New York map prints make thoughtful and meaningful gifts for:

  • Family historians and genealogists
  • New York natives and hometown pride collectors
  • Homeowners in historic houses
  • Business owners in older downtown buildings
  • Teachers and classrooms
  • Local museums and historical societies
  • Anyone who loves vintage maps or historic décor

Each map brings a piece of New York’s past back to life — showing how communities grew, industries developed, and neighborhoods took shape over time.

Explore the Full New York Map Collection

Browse all available New York maps here:
👉 https://hometownhistorymaps.com/collections/new-york-map-collection

Search by town, city, or year — and rediscover the places that shaped New York’s history.

- Hometown History Maps Team

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