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Old Maps of Alma, New York for Metal Detecting

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Alma, NY maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Belmont
    1925 Map of Belmont
    1925 Belmont
    1925 Print · USGS
    Allegany County hills and river valleys are shown in the mid-twenties, centered on the railroad hubs and rural townships. Trace the tracks of the Erie RR and Shawmut RR past local landmarks like School No 5 and Richburg.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1926 Map of Wellsville
    1926 Map of Wellsville
    1926 Wellsville
    1926 Print · USGS
    Allegany County's southern reaches appear here in the mid-1920s as a hub of river-valley commerce and upland farming. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Irish Settlement, Stannards Corners, and numerous rural schools like Ford Brook School.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1932 Map of Genesee, 1961 Print
    1932 Map of Genesee, 1961 Print
    1932 Genesee
    1961 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania’s high plateau is captured here in the early thirties, showing the transition from timber-hauling rail lines to mountain highways. Genealogists can locate family names at Andrews Settlement, the Sweden Hill Cem, or the Ice Mine.
  10. 1934 Map of Coudersport
    1934 Map of Coudersport
    1934 Coudersport
    1934 Print · USGS
    Potter and McKean Counties appear here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of deep hollows and river-valley rail towns. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Sartwell Cr Ch, Knowlton Station, and Shinglehouse.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1937 Map of Genesee
    1937 Map of Genesee
    1937 Genesee
    1937 Print · USGS
    Potter County’s high plateau is captured in the 1930s when the headwaters of the Allegheny River and Genesee River met a complex network of mountain railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sweden Hill Cem, the Ice Mine, and numerous district schools including Judd Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1938 Map of Coudersport
    1938 Map of Coudersport
    1938 Coudersport
    1938 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania during the mid-1930s was a landscape of deep hollows and river-bottom settlements tied to the Allegheny and Oswayo. Researchers can trace the placement of rural landmarks like Crandall Hill Fire Tower, Sartwell Creek Ch, and the Plank Road Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1939 Map of Belmont, 1961 Print
    1939 Map of Belmont, 1961 Print
    1939 Belmont
    1961 Print · USGS
    Allegany County highlands at the end of the 1930s show a landscape shaped by the Genesee River and the legacy of the Pittsburg Shawmut and Northern RR. Genealogists can trace family school districts like Carnahan Sch or explore the early footprints of Richburg and Little Genesee.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Elmira
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Williamsport
    1954 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding West Branch Susquehanna River and its industrial valley. Local historians can trace the massive Susquehanna Ordnance Depot and the extensive rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  28. 1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
    1957 Warren
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern Pennsylvania oil and timber country comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern highway expansions. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and the early Allegheny River Reservoir near Warren and Oil City.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Elmira
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York Finger Lakes during the late fifties reveal a complex landscape of glacial geology and industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors like the Erie Canal and Erie RR, or locate institutional landmarks like Cornell University.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Warren
    1958 Map of Warren
    1958 Warren
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania’s timber and oil country is captured here during the late fifties, showing the interplay of industrial valleys and vast state forests. Genealogists can trace family connections across the Cornplanter Indian Reservation or through rail hubs like Oil City and Saint Marys.
  37. 1959 Map of Warren
    1959 Map of Warren
    1959 Warren
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania's oil and timber country comes alive in this late-fifties study of the forest-clad plateaus. Trace the historic Cornplanter (Indian Reservation), the sprawling Oil Field, and the rail lines of the Pennsylvania RR.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Map of Buffalo
    1960 Buffalo
    1960 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Niagara Peninsula thrive during the mid-twentieth century industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named points and early settlements from Dunkirk Light to the Allegany Indian Reservation.
  43. 1960 Map of Williamsport
    1960 Map of Williamsport
    1960 Williamsport
    1960 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-twentieth century was a vital corridor of rail and river industry stretching from the New York line to the coal regions. Genealogists can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and Lehigh Valley RR connecting towns like Williamsport, Towanda, and Lock Haven.
  46. 1962 Map of Williamsport, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Williamsport, 1966 Print
    1962 Williamsport
    1966 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania was a landscape of industrial river hubs and vast state woodlands in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Pennsylvania Railroad through Williamsport and explore the remote reaches of Bucktail State Park.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Elmira
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region and Southern Tier are captured here during a period of industrial maturity and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the footprint of the Seneca Army Depot, and legacy rail lines through Elmira and Ithaca.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Map of Buffalo, 1980 Print
    1962 Buffalo
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier and Western New York are captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital industrial and maritime nexus between the U.S. and Canada. Researchers can trace the path of the Welland Canal, locate the Allegany Indian Reservation, or find family sites near Chautauqua Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Elmira
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of deep glacial valleys and heavy rail infrastructure. Trace old railroad corridors like the Pennsylvania RR or visit landmarks like Letchworth State Park and the Seneca Army Depot.
  58. 1965 Map of Williamsport
    1965 Map of Williamsport
    1965 Williamsport
    1965 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-1960s is defined by the industrial river towns and vast timberlands of the Allegheny Plateau. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Erie Lackawanna and Reading as they thread through Williamsport, Lock Haven, and Jersey Shore.
  61. 1965 Map of Allentown, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Allentown, 1966 Print
    1965 Allentown
    1966 Print · USGS
    Allegany County during the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by its petroleum heritage and deep valley settlements. Researchers can trace the extensive network of Oil Wells across Bow Ridge, find family plots at Dimmick Cem, and locate the small communities of Allentown and Petrolia.
  64. 1965 Map of Wellsville South, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Wellsville South, 1967 Print
    1965 Wellsville South
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Genesee River valley in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of oil production and rural New York life. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Johnson Cem or follow the Erie-Lackawanna rail line through Wellsville and Stannards.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1966 Map of Williamsport
    1966 Map of Williamsport
    1966 Williamsport
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna Valley was a hub of transit and industry in the mid-seventies, where the river's West Branch connected major college towns and timberlands. Researchers can trace historical rail lines like the Reading or locate regional landmarks from Jersey Shore to Ricketts Glen State Park.
  70. 1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Map of Buffalo
    1967 Buffalo
    1967 Print · USGS
    Western New York and the Lake Erie shoreline are shown here during the mid-1960s industrial peak. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks of the Erie Railroad, locate the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation, or find historic sites like Fort Erie.
  73. 1969 Map of Ellisburg, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Ellisburg, 1972 Print
    1969 Ellisburg
    1972 Print · USGS
    Potter County, Pennsylvania, is shown during the late sixties as an active hub for the regional energy industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Andrews Settlement, the path of the Old Oswayo Railroad Grade, and Rose Lake.
    3 unique versions available
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