Old Maps of Wilmington, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Wilmington. 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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Wilmington, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Ausable
    1895 Map of Ausable
    1895 Ausable
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills come alive in the late nineteenth century as the river-and-rail economy takes hold. Trace the industrial footprint of Ausable Forks and find vanished landmarks like Towers Forge and the historic Stickney Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Lake Placid
    1896 Map of Lake Placid
    1896 Lake Placid
    1896 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks wilderness of the 1890s reveals a landscape of early iron industry and burgeoning mountain tourism. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths around John Browns Grave, the industry at West Kilns, and the early buildings at Undercliff.

  3. 1898 Map of Lake Placid
    1898 Map of Lake Placid
    1898 Lake Placid
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack High Peaks are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the region evolved into a premier destination for hikers and historians. Trace the early settlement of Lake Placid, the industrial sites at West Kilns, and the landmark John Browns Grave.
    12 unique versions available

  4. 1903 Map of Ausable
    1903 Map of Ausable
    1903 Ausable
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills come to life at the turn of the century as industrial hamlets and mountain outposts follow the river forks. Researchers can trace the D. and H. C. Co. R. R. through Ausable Forks and find family-named landmarks like Towers Forge and the Willey House.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1953 Map of Lake Placid, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Lake Placid, 1957 Print
    1953 Lake Placid
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks region during the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by mountain hamlets and early Adirondack tourism. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites at Quaker Cem, the John Browns Grave historic site, and early industrial landmarks like West Kilns.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Au Sable Forks, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Au Sable Forks, 1957 Print
    1953 Au Sable Forks
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills in the early fifties reveal a landscape where river industry meets mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace historic iron-working sites like Ore Mines and Soper Kiln, or locate family landmarks such as Stevens Landing and North Jay Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1978 Map of Wilmington, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Wilmington, 1979 Print
    1978 Wilmington
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks near Wilmington in the 1970s reveal a landscape defined by high peaks and mountain industries. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Memorial Highway up Whiteface Mountain or locate old sites like Middle Kilns and Haselton Cem.

  11. 1978 Map of Au Sable Forks, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Au Sable Forks, 1979 Print
    1978 Au Sable Forks
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the Adirondack mountains during the late seventies, the junction of the east and west river branches defines the local landscape. Genealogists can trace family names at Holy Name Cem and Riverview Cem while locating old industries like the Quarries and Arnold Hill mines.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1979 Map of Lake Placid
    1979 Map of Lake Placid
    1979 Lake Placid
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lake Placid region in the late seventies reveals a landscape on the verge of the Winter Games. Trace the development of Olympic venues like the Olympic Arena and 90-meter Tower alongside local landmarks like John Browns Grave.

  13. 1986 Map of Lake Champlain South
    1986 Map of Lake Champlain South
    1986 Lake Champlain South
    1986 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the shores of Lake Champlain linked the Adirondack high peaks with the Vermont valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Delaware & Hudson RR or locate historic settlements like Mineville and Au Sable Forks.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1999 Map of Lake Placid, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Lake Placid, 2001 Print
    1999 Lake Placid
    2001 Print · USGS
    Lake Placid at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by Olympic legacy and abolitionist history. Trace the grounds of the John Brown Farm or locate athletic landmarks like the Olympic Ski Jumps and Olympic Arena.

  15. 2023 Map of Lake Placid, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lake Placid, 2023 Print
    2023 Lake Placid
    2023 Print · USGS
    The village of Lake Placid and its namesake waters are shown in high detail in this modern survey of the High Peaks. Researchers can trace local history from John Browns Grave and North Elba Cemetery to landmarks like the Lake Placid Airport.

  16. 2023 Map of Keene, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Keene, 2023 Print
    2023 Keene
    2023 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks region of Essex County is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the mountain-and-river geography of the Adirondacks. Trace family sites near Ingalls Cem or explore the rugged paths of the Jackrabbit Ski Trl and High Falls Gorge.

  17. 2023 Map of Wilmington, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wilmington, 2023 Print
    2023 Wilmington
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Wilmington valley and the high peaks of the Adirondacks appear here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and hikers can trace local landmarks like Haselton Cem, the Catalano Airfield, and the Wilmington Snowmobile Trl.

  18. 2023 Map of Franklin Falls, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Franklin Falls, 2023 Print
    2023 Franklin Falls
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Adirondack parklands meet historic hamlets in this 2023 survey of the Franklin and Clinton county lines. Trace family sites at Union Cem and Goodspeed Cem or explore the mountain terrain surrounding Franklin Falls and West Kilns.

  19. 2023 Map of Au Sable Forks, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Au Sable Forks, 2023 Print
    2023 Au Sable Forks
    2023 Print · USGS
    Au Sable Forks and the surrounding Adirondack foothills are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of river life and mountain terrain. Genealogists can trace family locations near North Jay, Stevens Landing, and cemeteries like Holy Name Cem.

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