Local Maps

Explore historical maps and resources related to Rye, NY, and Westchester County. These collections, courtesy of Westchester County, the Westchester County Historical Society, and the Library of Congress, provide valuable insights into the area's development and history.


Westchester County Archives Digital Collection

Access a wide range of countywide maps, atlases, photographs, and more through the Westchester County Archives Digital Collection.

Westchester County Historical Society

Discover images, objects, and other historical materials by visiting the Westchester County Historical Society.

Westchester County Historical Aerial Photographs

Explore aerial photographs of Westchester County from 1925-1995 in the Westchester County Historical Aerial Photographs Collection.

1910-1911 Atlas of Westchester County

Explore the 1910-1911 Atlas of Westchester County, created by George W. Bromley and Walter S. Bromley. This atlas, published in two volumes, covers:

  • Volume 1: Southeastern Westchester, including White Plains and Harrison

  • Volume 2: Yonkers, Greenburgh, and northern Westchester

This collection shows landmarks, geographical highlights, businesses, and some property ownership. The index includes towns, villages, and subdivisions.

City of Rye Historical Maps

  • 1929-1931 Atlas of Westchester County:

1867 Atlas of Westchester County

Explore the 1867 Atlas of Westchester County by F.W. Beers, covering all of Westchester County, plus parts of New York City and Putnam County. This atlas includes:

  • Landmarks and geographical highlights

  • Some businesses and most property ownership

  • Table of contents and airline distance chart

  • Etchings of properties and towns in Westchester and Putnam counties

Sanborn Fire Insurance Map from Rye

Available from the Library of Congress, The Sanborn Maps Collection provides a searchable database of fire insurance maps published by the Sanborn Map Company, housed in the Geography and Map Division collections. The online checklist is based on the Library's 1981 publication Fire Insurance Maps in the Library of Congress and will be continually updated to reflect new acquisitions.

The Sanborn maps are arranged by state, then city, and release date. The online checklist also contains links to existing digital images from the collection and will be updated as new images are added.