Old Maps of Hamburg, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 39 historic maps of Hamburg. 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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Hamburg, NY maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Map of Buffalo
    1894 Buffalo
    1894 Print · USGS
    Buffalo and its lakefront suburbs are captured at a peak of maritime and rail expansion in the 1890s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early streets of Kenmore, the path of the Erie Canal, and landmarks like the Fort Erie (Ruins).
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Buffalo
    1901 Map of Buffalo
    1901 Buffalo
    1901 Print · USGS
    Buffalo was a bustling transportation hub at the dawn of the century, where the Great Lakes met the canal and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family roots in early suburbs like Kenmore or locate ancestral sites near Pine Hill Cemetery and Harlem Station.
    12 unique versions available

  3. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1944 Map of Hamburg
    1944 Map of Hamburg
    1944 Hamburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Hamburg and its surrounding valleys are captured here during the mid-1940s as the regional landscape balanced industry and recreation. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Eden Valley or explore the early layout of the Erie County Fairgrounds and Chestnut Ridge Park.

  7. 1948 Map of Hamburg
    1948 Map of Hamburg
    1948 Hamburg
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern Erie County was a mix of bustling rail hubs and rural dairy country just after the war. You can trace the path of the Erie RR through Hamburg, or locate family landmarks like the Erie County Fairgrounds and Chestnut Ridge Park.

  8. 1948 Map of Buffalo, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Buffalo, 1958 Print
    1948 Buffalo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Niagara Frontier during the post-war boom years shows the industrial might of the riverfront and the rapid growth of its suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments from Brighton Village to Orchard Park, locating landmarks like St Stanislaus Cem and the early Buffalo Airport.

  9. 1948 Map of Buffalo SE, 1959 Print
    1948 Map of Buffalo SE, 1959 Print
    1948 Buffalo SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Lake Erie shoreline and Buffalo's industrial southern frontier are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace the rail-heavy landscape of Lackawanna or locate family sites near the Basilica Of Our Lady Of Victory and St Matthews Cem.

  10. 1949 Map of Eden
    1949 Map of Eden
    1949 Eden
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County and the agricultural townships of Hamburg and Eden are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania railroad and early lakefront developments like Wanakah and Highland-on-the-Lake.

  11. 1950 Map of Buffalo SE
    1950 Map of Buffalo SE
    1950 Buffalo SE
    1950 Print · USGS
    Lake Erie's industrial shoreline and the expanding suburbs of Erie County are captured here at mid-century. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure and maritime landmarks like the South Buffalo Lighthouse or locate family sites at St Matthews Cem and the Basilica Of Our Lady Of Victory.

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 1965 Map of Buffalo SE, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Buffalo SE, 1967 Print
    1965 Buffalo SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    The southern suburbs of Buffalo come alive in the mid-sixties, from the industrial lakefront at Lackawanna to the growing reaches of Orchard Park. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through neighborhood landmarks like Holy Cross Cemetery and Immaculata Academy.

  15. 1965 Map of Eden, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Eden, 1967 Print
    1965 Eden
    1967 Print · USGS
    Coastal Erie County in the mid-sixties showcases a mix of growing lakeside communities and traditional inland villages connected by several major rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through landmarks like Evergreen Cem, St Vincents Sch, and the Queen of Apostles Seminary.

  16. 1965 Map of Hamburg, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Hamburg, 1968 Print
    1965 Hamburg
    1968 Print · USGS
    Erie County's southern suburbs were transitioning from rural townships to active residential communities in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate Hillcrest Cem, the Erie-Lackawanna rail line, and family landmarks like Schintzius Road.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 2010 Map of Hamburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hamburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Hamburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamburg, including Orchard Park, Boston, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Buffalo SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buffalo SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Buffalo SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamburg, including Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Eden, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Eden, 2010 Print
    2010 Eden
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamburg, including Evans, Eden, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Buffalo SE OE W, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Buffalo SE OE W, 2011 Print
    2011 Buffalo SE OE W
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamburg, including Buffalo, Fort Erie, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Buffalo SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buffalo SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Buffalo SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamburg, including Buffalo, Cheektowaga, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Buffalo SE OE W, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buffalo SE OE W, 2013 Print
    2013 Buffalo SE OE W
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamburg, including Buffalo, Fort Erie, and other nearby areas

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