Old Maps of Peru, New York for Metal Detecting

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Peru, NY maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Plattsburg
    1894 Map of Plattsburg
    1894 Plattsburg
    1894 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a bustling corridor of steamer routes and rail lines in the 1890s. Researchers can trace the layout of Plattsburg Barracks, find the Hotel Champlain at Bluff Point, and explore the islands of GRAND ISLE and South Hero.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1906 Map of Plattsburg
    1906 Map of Plattsburg
    1906 Plattsburg
    1906 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain's northern waters are captured here in the early 1900s, showing the vital maritime and rail corridors of Clinton County and the islands of Vermont. Genealogists and historians can trace the Plattsburg Barracks, find old stops like Grand Isle Sta., and locate lighthouses such as Valcour L.H..
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1913 Map of Dannemora
    1913 Map of Dannemora
    1913 Dannemora
    1913 Print · USGS
    Clinton County's industrial and correctional history is frozen in time at the edge of the Adirondacks before the First World War. Trace the Chateaugay Branch rail line to the State Penitentiary or locate old schoolhouses like Grand Hill School.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1939 Map of Plattsburg
    1939 Map of Plattsburg
    1939 Plattsburg
    1939 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a vital corridor for rail and military activity just before the second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace the Plattsburg Barracks, the Rutland Railroad on Grand Isle, and landmarks like Hotel Champlain.

  5. 1941 Map of Plattsburg
    1941 Map of Plattsburg
    1941 Plattsburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a critical corridor of military and transport activity in the years leading into the war. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Plattsburg Barracks, the winding Rutland rail line, and the geological site at Ausable Chasm.

  6. 1943 Map of Plattsburg
    1943 Map of Plattsburg
    1943 Plattsburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain was a bustling corridor of rail and water traffic in the early 1940s, connecting the Adirondack foothills to the Vermont islands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old schoolhouses of Beekmantown, the Rutland railroad stops, and historic sites like Hotel Champlain.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Lake Champlain
    1950 Map of Lake Champlain
    1950 Lake Champlain
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain valley and its surrounding peaks are captured in detail during the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and road connections between New York and Vermont. Researchers can trace the routes of the Central Vermont Railway or locate old industrial centers like Mineville and Witherbee.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Plattsburgh
    1956 Map of Plattsburgh
    1956 Plattsburgh
    1956 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and its island communities are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region's rail and water networks faced the rise of the jet age. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Plattsburgh Air Force Base, old Vermont stations like Grand Isle Sta, and landmarks like Ausable Chasm.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Dannemora, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Dannemora, 1957 Print
    1956 Dannemora
    1957 Print · USGS
    Clinton County’s landscape in the mid-fifties centers on the institutional history of Dannemora and the timbered slopes of Terry Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural cemeteries like Quaker Cem and locate historic schools such as Beckwith Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Lake Champlain
    1958 Map of Lake Champlain
    1958 Lake Champlain
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley and surrounding high peaks are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the cross-border region from the Adirondacks to the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Rutland Railway or locate old valley settlements such as Keeseville and Vergennes.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Lake Champlain, 1975 Print
    1962 Map of Lake Champlain, 1975 Print
    1962 Lake Champlain
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and the high peaks of the Adirondacks and Green Mountains are captured here during the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace the industrial legacy of the Lyon Mountain Mine and the rail corridors of the Central Vermont RR and Delaware & Hudson RR.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1966 Map of Morrisonville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Morrisonville, 1968 Print
    1966 Morrisonville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clinton County's river valleys and rural settlements are captured here in the mid-1960s as the region's industrial and civic landscape evolved. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds and community landmarks, including the Irish Settlement Cem, St Alexanders Sch, and the Delaware and Hudson rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1966 Map of Keeseville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Keeseville, 1968 Print
    1966 Keeseville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain's western shore in the mid-1960s reveals a mix of rugged Adirondack river gorges and quiet lakeside hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR through Port Kent or locate family sites near Blockhouse Cem and Ausable Chasm.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1966 Map of Plattsburgh, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Plattsburgh, 1968 Print
    1966 Plattsburgh
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline during the mid-sixties reveals a city shaped by its massive military airfield and expanding university campus. Trace the development of Plattsburgh Air Force Base and find local landmarks like Cliff Haven or the Riverside Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1966 Map of Colchester Point, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Colchester Point, 1968 Print
    1966 Colchester Point
    1968 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain's waters and the South Hero shoreline are captured here in the mid-sixties as post-war growth reaches the coast. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Robinson Pt, or locate the Colchester Point Upper Sch and Mt Calvary Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1966 Map of Peru, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Peru, 1968 Print
    1966 Peru
    1968 Print · USGS
    Clinton County's agricultural and forest lands are captured here in the mid-sixties as the region balanced traditional industry with new transit. Researchers can trace local heritage through the Mother Cabrini Shrine, the tracks of the Delaware and Hudson, and the riverside hamlet of Laphams Mills.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1966 Map of Peasleeville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Peasleeville, 1968 Print
    1966 Peasleeville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Peasleeville and the surrounding Adirondack foothills are captured in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of state forests and mountain peaks. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like Military Road and locate local landmarks such as Zion Ch and the Peasleeville Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1986 Map of Lake Champlain North
    1986 Map of Lake Champlain North
    1986 Lake Champlain North
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain borderlands in the mid-1980s show a mix of mountain villages and busy island shorelines. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson RR through Plattsburgh or locate old rural sites like Mooers Forks and St Josephs Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 2010 Map of Peru, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Peru, 2010 Print
    2010 Peru
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Schuyler Falls, AuSable, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Peasleeville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Peasleeville, 2010 Print
    2010 Peasleeville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Schuyler Falls, Saranac, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Morrisonville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Morrisonville, 2010 Print
    2010 Morrisonville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Plattsburgh, Beekmantown, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Keeseville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Keeseville, 2011 Print
    2011 Keeseville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Plattsburgh, AuSable, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Plattsburgh, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Plattsburgh, 2012 Print
    2012 Plattsburgh
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Plattsburgh, Plattsburgh, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Peru, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Peru, 2013 Print
    2013 Peru
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Schuyler Falls, AuSable, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Morrisonville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Morrisonville, 2013 Print
    2013 Morrisonville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Peru, including Plattsburgh, Beekmantown, and other nearby areas

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