Old Maps of Minerva, New York for Metal Detecting

1. 1897 Map of Schroon Lake

   

   1897 Schroon Lake

   1897 Print · USGS

   Adirondack mountain life in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy waters of Schroon Lake and the surrounding wilderness. Researchers can trace early settlements like Olmstedville and Irishtown or locate the historic Steamboat Route and remote landmarks like Lester Dam.

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4. 1898 Map of Newcomb

   

   1898 Newcomb

   1898 Print · USGS

   The Adirondack wilderness around the upper Hudson River is captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and sporting outposts like Aiden Lair, the Northwoods Club, and Tahawus.

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7. 1898 Map of Thirteenth Lake

   

   1898 Thirteenth Lake

   1898 Print · USGS

   Warren County and the surrounding Adirondack peaks were defined by timber and mineral interests in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate the settlement at Bakers Mills and trace the paths around Moores Mine and Thirteenth Lake.

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10. 1901 Map of Newcomb

    

    1901 Newcomb

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack high country near the turn of the century is defined by the headwaters of the Hudson River and the small outposts of the New York interior. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprint of the Northwoods Club, the settlement at Newcomb, and the remote station at Aiden Lair.

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13. 1903 Map of Blue Mountain

    

    1903 Blue Mountain

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack wilderness in the early 1900s centered on the waterways of Hamilton County. Trace the early tourism routes including the Steamboat Route through Blue Mountain Lake and historical stops like Forest House.

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16. 1950 Map of Glens Falls

    

    1950 Glens Falls

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.

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19. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print

    

    1950 Utica

    1951 Print · USGS

    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.

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22. 1953 Map of Schroon Lake, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Schroon Lake

    1956 Print · USGS

    Schroon Lake and the surrounding Adirondack high peaks are captured here in the early fifties before major highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished mountain hamlets like Irishtown, Olmstedville, and St Marys Ch.

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25. 1954 Map of Newcomb, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Newcomb

    1957 Print · USGS

    The High Peaks wilderness of Essex and Hamilton Counties is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the settlement of Newcomb. Researchers can trace the Old Military Road, locate the Tahawus Club, and identify mid-century retreats like Camp Che-na-wah and Aiden Lair.

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28. 1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Thirteenth Lake

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack high country near Johnsburg and Chester was defined by its mineral wealth and rail lines in the 1950s. Trace old mountain roads to Bakers Mills, see the Delaware and Hudson rail line, or find the Lookout Tower on Gore Mtn.

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31. 1954 Map of Blue Mountain, 1957 Print

    

    1954 Blue Mountain

    1957 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1950s, this Adirondack landscape centers on the growing recreational hubs of Long Lake and Blue Mountain Lake. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Northville-Lake Placid Trail past the Long Lake Cem and the remote Forest House.

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34. 1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print

    

    1956 Glens Falls

    1968 Print · USGS

    Upper New York and the Vermont mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged rail-and-river network of the Northeast. Researchers can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR as they wind through valley towns like Poultney and Whitehall.

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37. 1957 Map of Utica

    

    1957 Utica

    1957 Print · USGS

    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.

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40. 1959 Map of Glens Falls

    

    1959 Glens Falls

    1959 Print · USGS

    Upper New York and Vermont are captured here during the late 1950s, a period of transition for these mountain communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region's river-and-rail economy through landmarks like Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Killington Peak.

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43. 1962 Map of Utica

    

    1962 Utica

    1962 Print · USGS

    Central New York and the Adirondack wilderness are captured here during the mid-century era of highway and industrial expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the New York State Thruway and local rail lines connecting Utica, Rome, and Gloversville.

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46. 1964 Map of Glens Falls

    

    1964 Glens Falls

    1964 Print · USGS

    The tri-state borderlands of New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire appear here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Rutland RR and find historic sites like Ticonderoga and Saratoga National Historical Park.

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49. 1964 Map of Utica

    

    1964 Utica

    1964 Print · USGS

    Central New York and the high wilderness of the Adirondacks are captured here during the post-war era of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the development of the New York State Thruway alongside historic corridors like the Oneida Lake (Barge Canal Route) and the N. Y. Central railroad.

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52. 1967 Map of Utica

    

    1967 Utica

    1967 Print · USGS

    Central New York's industrial Mohawk Valley meets the Adirondack wilderness in the 1960s, showing the region's transition from manufacturing hubs to state-managed parklands. Trace historic settlements and sites like Griffiss Air Force Base, Colgate University, and the Lyons Falls Paper Mill.

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55. 1985 Map of Raquette Lake, 1986 Print

    

    1985 Raquette Lake

    1986 Print · USGS

    The central Adirondacks are documented here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the complex lake systems and early rail routes that defined the region. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Sagamore, isolated stops along the Adirondack RR, and the remote layout of Old Forge.

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58. 1986 Map of Ticonderoga

    

    1986 Ticonderoga

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Lake Champlain valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by Revolutionary War history and deep wilderness. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson RR through the mountains or locate local landmarks like Fort Ticonderoga, St. Genevieve Cem, and the Ore Bed.

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61. 1989 Map of Schroon Lake

    

    1989 Schroon Lake

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack wilderness meets the developed shores of the lake in the late eighties, showing a balance of recreation and forest living. Researchers can find mountain settlements like Irishtown and Loch-Muller alongside recreational features like the Snowmobile Trail.

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64. 1989 Map of Deerland

    

    1989 Deerland

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack wilderness of the late eighties is centered here on the long reach of Long Lake and its lakeside communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace local routes through Deerland, locate the Post Office, and find the Fire Lookout Tower on Owls Head Mountain.

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67. 1989 Map of Blue Mtn Lake

    

    1989 Blue Mtn Lake

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Central Adirondacks are captured here in the late 1980s, centered on the highland waters and timbered slopes of Hamilton County. Researchers can trace the development of Indian Lake and Blue Mountain Lake, locating local sites like the Forest House and Cem.

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70. 1989 Map of Newcomb

    

    1989 Newcomb

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack interior near Newcomb was a hub for environmental research and recreation in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the layout of the SUNY Newcomb Campus and shoreline landmarks like the Tahawus Club and Rich Lake.

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73. 1989 Map of Blue Ridge

    

    1989 Blue Ridge

    1989 Print · USGS

    The Adirondack wilderness of Essex County in the late eighties reveals a landscape of high ridges and secluded glacial waters. Researchers can trace the drainage of the Boreas River and locate remote features like Hoffman Notch and the Foot Bridge.

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