This beautifully detailed map of Essex, New York was created in 2026 using aerial imagery combined with modern topographical, census, street and landmark data. It’s a one-of-a-kind view of Essex that combines accurate data with a vintage aesthetic. The map shows every building in its true location, many of the roads carry their names, and the shaded topographic relief shows the shape of the land.
Explore an aerial view of Essex, New York
On the map you’ll find Essex Town Hall, Craterclub, Boquet, and Whallonsburg, along with Station Street, Essex Road, Station Road, Whallons Bay Road, and more. If you look closely you can even find your house accurately drawn in its correct location. Zoom in on the preview to look for yours.
Did You Know?
King Louis XV of France once granted this land to Louis Joseph Robart. That grant was lost when the British took the region after 1763. Settlement began around 1765 for William Gilliland, who planned a baronial estate here. Essex grew into a shipbuilding port, but that trade collapsed after railroads arrived in 1849.
Take a closer look at the Essex map
See it on a wall
The Essex map as a framed print. Swipe for more.
This beautifully detailed map of Essex makes an attractive addition to your office, library, or den, and it can even be used to teach children the geography and history of the area. It also makes a great gift for anyone who grew up in Essex or moved away. When you’re done exploring, click here to get your copy of the Essex map.
