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Old Maps of Owasco, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 41 historic maps of Owasco. 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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Owasco, NY maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Auburn
    1899 Map of Auburn
    1899 Auburn
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the close of the nineteenth century as a hub of rail and water transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Coonley Corners or locate early industrial sites like Howard Mill and the State Dam.
  4. 1899 Map of Skaneateles
    1899 Map of Skaneateles
    1899 Skaneateles
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of lakeside steamboat landings and bustling mill towns. Follow the Steamboat Route from Skaneateles to Glen Haven, or trace the rural roads connecting Marysville, Borodino, and Marcellus.
  7. 1902 Map of Skaneateles
    1902 Map of Skaneateles
    1902 Skaneateles
    1902 Print · USGS
    Onondaga and Cayuga counties come alive in the Victorian era as a network of steamboats and short-line railroads connects lakeside hamlets. Trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Mottville, the Skaneateles RR, and remote landings like Gregory Ldg.
    9 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Auburn
    1902 Map of Auburn
    1902 Auburn
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the turn of the century as a hub of rail lines and canal traffic. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landings from Union Springs to Throopsville, including the complex rail junctions at Cayuga Junction and Aurelius Sta.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Owasco
    1943 Map of Owasco
    1943 Owasco
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes uplands between Owasco Lake and Skaneateles Lake are captured here during the mid-century. Researchers can trace numerous family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds like Owasco Rural Cem, Valentine Corners, and Frozen Ocean.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1943 Map of Scipio
    1943 Map of Scipio
    1943 Scipio
    1943 Print · USGS
    Inland from the shores of Owasco Lake during the early 1940s, this Cayuga County landscape is a meticulous grid of rural townships and family-named corners. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of sites like Scipio Center, St Bernard Cem, and the Emily Howland High Sch.
  19. 1943 Map of Auburn
    1943 Map of Auburn
    1943 Auburn
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Auburn and its lakefront were defined by a mix of heavy industry and institutional landmarks during the war years. Genealogists and researchers can trace local family history through numerous rural burial grounds like Soule Cem and schools such as Seward Sch.
  22. 1943 Map of Skaneateles
    1943 Map of Skaneateles
    1943 Skaneateles
    1943 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Skaneateles Lake and its industrial outlet are captured here in the early 1940s during a period of steady lakeside growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Lakeview Cem, School No 17, and the mills of Mottville.
  25. 1949 Map of Skaneateles
    1949 Map of Skaneateles
    1949 Skaneateles
    1949 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Skaneateles Lake appear in the late 1940s as a mix of summer colonies and thriving milling hamlets. Family historians can locate dozens of specific sites including St Marys Cem, Wicks Corners, and School No 5.
  28. 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
  31. 1953 Map of Auburn
    1953 Map of Auburn
    1953 Auburn
    1953 Print · USGS
    Auburn and its surrounding townships thrive in the mid-twentieth century as a major center for industry, rail, and state institutions. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Auburn State Prison, the Childrens Home, and numerous local burial grounds like Fort Hill Cem and Soule Cem.
  34. 1954 Map of Auburn, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Auburn, 1955 Print
    1954 Auburn
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Auburn and the northern reaches of Owasco Lake are captured here during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family names at Fort Hill Cemetery, locate the old Half Acre Sta, or follow the Lehigh Valley Railroad through Aurelius.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Skaneateles
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region of Central New York is shown here in the mid-fifties, centered on the deep waters of Skaneateles Lake. Researchers can trace the industrial Skaneateles Short Line Railroad or locate local landmarks like Twelve Corners Sch and St Marys Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Owasco, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Owasco, 1957 Print
    1955 Owasco
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes uplands of Cayuga County are captured here in the mid-1950s, stretching between the shores of Owasco Lake and Skaneateles Lake. Genealogists can trace early family sites at Globe Hotel Corners and several rural burial grounds like Conklin Cemetery and Twelve Corners Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Skaneateles, 1957 Print
    1955 Skaneateles
    1957 Print · USGS
    Skaneateles and its northern industrial corridor are shown in detail during the mid-fifties. You can trace the path of the Skaneateles Short Line RR and locate local landmarks like Baptist Corners, Shepard Settlement, and Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Scipio Center, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Scipio Center, 1957 Print
    1956 Scipio Center
    1957 Print · USGS
    Owasco Lake's western shoreline and the fertile Finger Lakes uplands are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail corridor, locate rural landmarks like St Bernard Cem, or explore the old hamlets of Scipioville and Merrifield.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Auburn, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Auburn, 1961 Print
    1956 Auburn
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is defined by the industrial engine of Auburn and the busy shorelines of Cayuga and Owasco Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties through Old Quaker Cem, locate the old Half Acre Sta, and see the early footprint of the New York State Thruway.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Auburn
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep glacial waters and significant military sites. Trace the layout of the Seneca Army Depot, find the campus of Wells College, and follow the historic Lehigh Valley RR lines.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 2010 Map of Owasco, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Owasco, 2010 Print
    2010 Owasco
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Owasco, including Skaneateles, Moravia, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Skaneateles, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Skaneateles, 2010 Print
    2010 Skaneateles
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Owasco, including Skaneateles, Sennett, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of Auburn, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Auburn, 2010 Print
    2010 Auburn
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Owasco, including Auburn, Sennett, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of Scipio Center, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Scipio Center, 2010 Print
    2010 Scipio Center
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Owasco, including Fleming, Ledyard, and other nearby areas
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