Old Maps of Throop, New York for Metal Detecting

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Throop, 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.

  2. 1902 Map of Weedsport
    1902 Map of Weedsport
    1902 Weedsport
    1902 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the turn of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Erie Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Weedsport and Port Byron, or locate landmarks like the Brick Church and the Canal Basin at Montezuma.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1943 Map of Montezuma
    1943 Map of Montezuma
    1943 Montezuma
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Cayuga County marshlands are captured here during the Second World War as the region’s massive river and canal systems were being managed for conservation. You can trace the early path of the Erie Canal (Abandoned) or find family sites near Port Byron and Murray Cem.

  5. 1943 Map of Cayuga
    1943 Map of Cayuga
    1943 Cayuga
    1943 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Cayuga Lake and the Montezuma wetlands are captured here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Farnam Cem and Polk Corners, alongside the tracks of the New York Central Railroad.

  6. 1943 Map of Weedsport
    1943 Map of Weedsport
    1943 Weedsport
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is defined by its deep layering of transport history as the modern Barge Canal replaces the original Erie route. Researchers can trace the transition between eras at the Weedsport Canal Terminal and the Erie Canal (Abandoned), or locate family sites like La Due Cem and Brick Church.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 1954 Map of Weedsport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Weedsport, 1956 Print
    1954 Weedsport
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is defined by its transit corridors, where the New York State Thruway meets older rail lines and canal beds. You can trace family roots at Weedsport Rural Cem or locate former landmarks like the Arthur Gates Sch and the Weedsport Canal Terminal.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of Montezuma, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Montezuma, 1956 Print
    1954 Montezuma
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Seneca River and Erie Canal corridors are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the New York State Thruway began to reshape the region. Trace local history through Port Byron, Willow Grove, and the wetlands of the Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Cayuga, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cayuga, 1956 Print
    1954 Cayuga
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is defined here by the vast wetlands of the Montezuma Marsh and the busy rail-and-canal corridor at the head of Cayuga Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named crossroads like Polk Corners, locate the Montezuma Cem, or find long-standing rural junctions like Half Acre.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1954 Map of Weedsport, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Weedsport, 1961 Print
    1954 Weedsport
    1961 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Cayuga County is captured here as the new thruway begins to reshape the historic canal and rail corridor. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal and New York Central through Port Byron, or locate family landmarks like Brick Ch and Schuler Farms Airfield.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Rochester
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail and water commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the New York Central through canal towns like Newark or explore the coastal landmarks around Sackets Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Rochester
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and Finger Lakes frontier are shown here at the height of the mid-century infrastructure boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road evolution from Sackets Harbor down to the New York State Thruway, passing through centers like Pulaski and Adams Center.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Rochester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upstate New York's industrial heartland is captured here during a period of significant growth between the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of canal towns and rail hubs from Rochester to Syracuse, noting features like the Erie Canal and the New York State Thruway.

  21. 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.

  22. 1985 Map of Syracuse
    1985 Map of Syracuse
    1985 Syracuse
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established canal towns and growing metropolitan suburbs linked by rail and water. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, find the boundaries of Montezuma Marsh, and locate regional landmarks like Oneida Lake and Chimney Bluffs.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 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

  24. 2010 Map of Montezuma, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Montezuma, 2010 Print
    2010 Montezuma
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Throop, including Mentz, Conquest, and other nearby areas

  25. 2010 Map of Auburn, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Auburn, 2010 Print
    2010 Auburn
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Throop, including Auburn, Owasco, and other nearby areas

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