Old Maps of Guilderland, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 65 historic maps of Guilderland. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Guilderland, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Schenectady
    1893 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the 1890s, a period when canal traffic and steam rail dominated the Mohawk Valley. Genealogists can trace family lines through villages like Niskayuna and Rexford Flats or locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry.

  2. 1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Map of Albany
    1893 Albany
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a complex landscape of island commerce and growing rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct railroad stops and family-named hamlets like French Mills, Meadowdale, and The Abbey.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1895 Map of Albany
    1895 Map of Albany
    1895 Albany
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley and the rising Helderberg escarpment are captured here in the 1890s, revealing a landscape defined by steam-era railroads and river islands. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Shakers, Voorheesville, and the many hamlets of Bethlehem.

  4. 1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Schenectady
    1895 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding river towns thrive in the 1890s as the railroad and canal networks reach their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Vischer Ferry, explore the rail lines of the Fitchburg Railroad, or locate early structures in Rexford Flats and Scotia.

  5. 1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Amsterdam
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley thrives in the late nineteenth century as a corridor of heavy rail and canal traffic. Trace the historic paths of the Erie Canal and West Shore R.R. past Amsterdam and the old Hoffman Ferry crossing.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Schenectady
    1898 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and the Mohawk Valley are shown in the 1890s, when the river and rail lines drove a booming industrial economy. Local historians can trace the original path of the Erie Canal and locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry and Rexford Flats.
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1898 Map of Albany
    1898 Map of Albany
    1898 Albany
    1898 Print · USGS
    The capital region in the late nineteenth century is defined by its massive rail yards and the busy Hudson riverfront. Genealogists can trace family names at Town House Corner or locate vanished landmarks like The Abbey (Gleason) and the community at Shakers.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1900 Map of Berne, 1954 Print
    1900 Map of Berne, 1954 Print
    1900 Berne
    1954 Print · USGS
    Albany County hill towns and the Helderberg Escarpment are captured here at the turn of the century as rural life centered on upland hamlets and rocky creek valleys. Researchers can trace old family sites and forgotten crossroads like Van Leuvans Corners, Chesterville, and Quaker Street.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1903 Map of Berne
    1903 Map of Berne
    1903 Berne
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Helderberg plateau in the early 1900s reveals a network of isolated hill towns and winding creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family footprints in Rensselaerville, Quaker Street, and the lakeside settlements of Thompsons Lake and Warner Lake.
    8 unique versions available

  10. 1927 Map of Albany
    1927 Map of Albany
    1927 Albany
    1927 Print · USGS
    The Albany riverfront and the Helderberg escarpment define this mid-1920s portrait of New York's capital region. Genealogists can trace a dense network of country schoolhouses and old settlements like Feura Bush, Loudonville, and the Bethlehem Church.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1930 Map of Schenectady
    1930 Map of Schenectady
    1930 Schenectady
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley and southern Saratoga County are caught in a moment of transition in the late twenties, balancing industrial river life with rural farmsteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the Erie Canal (Abandoned) path and locate old family landmarks like Harmony Corners or Vischer Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1931 Map of Amsterdam
    1931 Map of Amsterdam
    1931 Amsterdam
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley thrives at the height of its rail and canal era in the late twenties and early thirties. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural schools and churches, from St Marys Ch to the quiet hamlets of Mariaville and Scotch Bush.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1944 Map of Altamont, 1959 Print
    1944 Map of Altamont, 1959 Print
    1944 Altamont
    1959 Print · USGS
    Albany County's steep ridges and valley settlements are captured here during the mid-1940s. Trace old family plots at Severson Cem, visit the Lasalette Seminary, or explore the terrain around Indian Ladder.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1946 Map of Altamont
    1946 Map of Altamont
    1946 Altamont
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Helderberg Escarpment rises sharply over the village of Altamont in this mid-forties survey of Albany County. Family historians can trace rural roots at Ostrander Cem or locate early landmarks like Indian Ladder and the Lasalette Seminary.

  15. 1947 Map of Schenectady, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Schenectady, 1954 Print
    1947 Schenectady
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Schenectady region in the late 1940s reveals a powerful industrial hub at the intersection of rail, river, and canal. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find rural district schools, and locate old family crossroads like Groom Corners and Vischer Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1947 Map of Amsterdam, 1963 Print
    1947 Map of Amsterdam, 1963 Print
    1947 Amsterdam
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley and its surrounding uplands are captured here in the late 1940s, highlighting the heavy industrial and transit hubs of the day. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find numerous rural schoolhouses like Log City Sch, and locate the Duanesburg Churches.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1947 Map of Albany, 1965 Print
    1947 Map of Albany, 1965 Print
    1947 Albany
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Albany capital region is captured here shortly after the war, showing the city's transition into suburban Delmar and Loudonville. Researchers can trace the massive Voorheesville Army Sub Depot, the Albany Airport, and old landmarks like Graceland Cemetery.

  18. 1948 Map of Schenectady
    1948 Map of Schenectady
    1948 Schenectady
    1948 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the late 1940s as industrial rail hubs and rural hamlets met. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Groom Corners, the Erie Canal (Abandoned), and Vischer Ferry.

  19. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

  20. 1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
    1948 Binghamton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Southern Tier thrive in the late 1940s as a hub of rail traffic and mountain industry. Researchers can trace historic transit lines like the Erie Railroad through Binghamton or find old valley settlements near Oneonta and Delhi.

  21. 1949 Map of Amsterdam
    1949 Map of Amsterdam
    1949 Amsterdam
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley corridor thrives in the late 1940s as a vital artery for rail, canal, and industry. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and faith at Duanesburg Churches, School No 7, and the Montgomery County Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1949 Map of Schenectady
    1949 Map of Schenectady
    1949 Schenectady
    1949 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the late 1940s as the riverfront industry and rail networks remained in full swing. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in old hamlets like Maltaville and Groom Corners or trace the historic Erie Canal (Abandoned).

  23. 1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Map of Binghamton
    1950 Binghamton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Binghamton and the surrounding Southern Tier are shown in the mid-century era, highlighting the intricate rail and river networks that drove local industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Railroad and locate landmarks from Otsego Lake to Sidney Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1950 Map of Albany
    1950 Map of Albany
    1950 Albany
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Albany and its burgeoning suburbs are captured here at a peak of rail and river commerce. Genealogy and local history researchers can trace the New York Central lines to the Selkirk Yards or find family landmarks like Keefers Corners and Bethlehem Church.

  25. 1953 Map of Albany, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Albany, 1956 Print
    1953 Albany
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Albany and its northern suburbs are shown here just as the highway network began to reshape the capital region. Genealogists can trace family names and institutions across Graceland Cemetery, the Ann Lee Home Cem, and numerous historic campuses like the Mater Christi Seminary.
    3 unique versions available

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