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Old Maps of Chemung, New York for Metal Detecting

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Chemung, NY maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Waverly
    1902 Map of Waverly
    1902 Waverly
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace defunct stations and crossroads like Van Etten Junction, Owens Mills, and the village of Wellsburg.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Watkins Glen
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured at the start of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep glens and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Northern Central RR through Watkins or locate family sites near Burdett and Horseheads.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1954 Map of Waverly, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Waverly, 1956 Print
    1954 Waverly
    1956 Print · USGS
    The village of Waverly appears here as a bustling rail crossroads during the mid-fifties, situated right at the New York and Pennsylvania state line. You can trace the legacy of early settlements and rural infrastructure through Owens Mill, the Bogart Hill Sch, and the winding tracks of the Lehigh Valley railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Wellsburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Wellsburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Wellsburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley in the mid-1950s shows a dense network of rail and river history along the New York-Pennsylvania border. Researchers can trace defunct infrastructure like the Abandoned Canal or locate local landmarks including The Red Schoolhouse and Riverside Cem.
  16. 1954 Map of Waverly, 1961 Print
    1954 Map of Waverly, 1961 Print
    1954 Waverly
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier's river valleys and rail networks are caught at a mid-century peak in this survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Austin Hill Cem, the Double Mill Sch, and the historical Newtown Battlefield State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1969 Map of Waverly, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Waverly, 1971 Print
    1969 Waverly
    1971 Print · USGS
    The river and rail corridors of the New York-Pennsylvania border are captured here in the late sixties as the village of WAVERLY thrives. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Lehigh Valley railroad or locate local landmarks like the St John of the Cross Monastery and Hicks Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1969 Map of Wellsburg, 1984 Print
    1969 Map of Wellsburg, 1984 Print
    1969 Wellsburg
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape shaped by rail transport and upland farming. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Wacombers Corners, the Riverside Cem, and the village of Wellsburg.
  34. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions meet in this mid-eighties survey of the river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Forest Lawn Memorial Park or locate homesteads near Breesport and Newark Valley.
  37. 1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Elmira
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the early nineties as industrial hubs like Elmira and Endicott thrived alongside university life in Ithaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace the CONRAIL rail corridors, family hilltops such as Hornby Hill, and the extensive Newtown Battlefield Reservation.
  40. 2010 Map of Wellsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wellsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Wellsburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    The southern tier of Chemung County comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Chemung River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Ashland Cemetery, visit the village of Wellsburg, and locate landmarks like Wacombers Corners.
  43. 2010 Map of Waverly, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waverly, 2010 Print
    2010 Waverly
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Tioga County borderlands are captured here at the turn of the decade, showing the transition from the Chemung River valley to the northern hills. Researchers can trace family history through several burial sites including Glenwood Cemetery and Lockwood Cemetery, or follow the Norfolk Southern rail line.
  46. 2013 Map of Wellsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wellsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Wellsburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Chemung County, New York, sits at a crossroads of river and rail history just north of the Pennsylvania border in this 2013 survey. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Wellsburg, Lowman, and rural burial sites such as Ashland Cem.
  49. 2013 Map of Waverly, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waverly, 2013 Print
    2013 Waverly
    2013 Print · USGS
    Waverly and the Chemung River valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century, highlighting a landscape of river-bottom towns and ridge-top farms. Researchers can find numerous local landmarks and family burial sites, from Waverly Stadium to the remote Price Simcoe Cem and Hicks Cem.
  52. 2016 Map of Wellsburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wellsburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Wellsburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley at the New York-Pennsylvania border is shown in detail during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Ashland Cem and Wacomber Cem or locate old homesteads near Wellsburg and North Chemung.
  55. 2016 Map of Waverly, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Waverly, 2016 Print
    2016 Waverly
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier of New York meets the Pennsylvania border in this recent survey of the Chemung River and Cayuta Creek valleys. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds and family landmarks, from Waverly Cemetery and Glenwood Cemetery to the rural Drybrook Cemetery and Hicks.
  58. 2019 Map of Wellsburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Wellsburg, 2019 Print
    2019 Wellsburg
    2019 Print · USGS
    Southern Chemung County is defined by the sweeping arc of the Chemung River and its fertile valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites at Riverside Cem, the Wellsburg Baptist Church, and the historic Bentley Creek Bridge.
  61. 2019 Map of Waverly, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Waverly, 2019 Print
    2019 Waverly
    2019 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Pennsylvania come into focus in this recent study of the Chemung River valley. Genealogists can trace decades of local history through numerous burial sites like Price-Simcoe Cem, French Cem, and the Factoryville Cem.
  64. 2023 Map of Waverly, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Waverly, 2023 Print
    2023 Waverly
    2023 Print · USGS
    Tioga County settlement and the Chemung River valley are captured in this modern survey of the New York-Pennsylvania border. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites such as Price-Simcoe Cem and French Cem near the village of Waverly.
  67. 2023 Map of Wellsburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wellsburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Wellsburg
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape shaped by river commerce and steep ridges. Genealogists can trace family names through the North Chemung Cem, Searles Cem, and the village of Wellsburg.
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