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Old Maps of Pontiac, Evans for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Pontiac. 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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Pontiac, Evans maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Eden, 1961 Print
    1905 Map of Eden, 1961 Print
    1905 Eden
    1961 Print · USGS
    Western New York at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing rail towns and lakefront retreats. Genealogists can trace family roots in North Collins or follow the early tracks of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern.
  4. 1907 Map of Eden
    1907 Map of Eden
    1907 Eden
    1907 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of growing towns and busy rail lines carving through deep creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in North Collins, Eden Valley, and the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Eden
    1944 Map of Eden
    1944 Eden
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Lake Erie and the inland valleys of Erie County are seen here during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the Cattaraugus Indian Reservation or old rail stops like Idlewood Sta and Lawton Sta.
  10. 1944 Map of North Collins
    1944 Map of North Collins
    1944 North Collins
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of rail infrastructure and the rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family locations along Mile Strip Road and explore sites like the Thomas Indian School or the Cem near North Collins.
  13. 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.
  16. 1960 Map of North Collins, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of North Collins, 1962 Print
    1960 North Collins
    1962 Print · USGS
    Western New York at the start of the sixties shows a landscape of deep creek gulfs, active rail lines, and Seneca territory. Genealogists can locate the Friends Meetinghouse Burial Grounds, Cattaraugus Long House Ch, and the Gowanda State Hospital Annex.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Map of Buffalo
    1973 Buffalo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Western New York and Ontario's Golden Horseshoe meet in the early seventies, spanning from the industrial waterfronts of Buffalo to the hills of Allegany State Park. Trace the paths of the Welland Canal and Erie Lackawanna railroad through the lakefront towns of Dunkirk and Port Colborne.
  28. 1984 Map of Buffalo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Buffalo, 1985 Print
    1984 Buffalo
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western New York's industrial and transport hubs are in full view during the mid-eighties, from the Lake Erie waterfront to the Genesee Valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find ancestral sites like Mount Calvary Cem, or locate the Attica Correctional Facility.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2023 Map of North Collins, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of North Collins, 2023 Print
    2023 North Collins
    2023 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of southern Erie County comes into focus in this contemporary survey of the hamlets surrounding North Collins. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing family landmarks like Huson Cem, the North Collins Quaker Meeting House Cem, and the winding Cattaraugus Creek.
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