Old Maps of Durham, New York for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Durham. 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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Durham, NY maps
(28)- 1893 Map of Durham
1893 Durham1893 Print · USGSThe northern Catskill foothills and the Greene-Albany county line appear here in the early 1890s, when valley farming and small-scale industry defined the region. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths to Union Society, Cairo Forge, and the high peaks of the Black Head Mountains. - 1894 Map of Durham
1894 Durham1894 Print · USGSThe northern Catskills transition from rolling valley farms to high mountain peaks in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes between Preston Hollow, Hensonville, and the summits of the Black Head Mountains.10 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Gilboa, 1961 Print
1901 Gilboa1961 Print · USGSThe northern Catskills at the start of the twentieth century reveal a landscape of river-valley hamlets and high mountain peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace original homesteads near Gilboa, Prattsville, and Livingstonville, or find landmarks like Pratt Rocks. - 1903 Map of Gilboa
1903 Gilboa1903 Print · USGSThe Schoharie Valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape of clustered hamlets and prominent mountain peaks before major regional changes. Researchers can trace the layout of early settlements like Gilboa and Prattsville, or locate family landmarks such as Pratt Rocks and Manorkill Falls.9 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Freehold, 1964 Print
1943 Freehold1964 Print · USGSThe northern Catskills met the valley settlements of Greene County in the 1940s, showing a landscape of high peaks and rural villages. Researchers can trace family sites near St Marys Ch, Taylor Cem, or along the banks of Catskill Creek.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Freehold, 1946 Print
1945 Freehold1946 Print · USGSGreene County is shown here in the mid-1940s, where the agricultural valleys of the Catskill foothills meet the high peaks of the Escarpment. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Snyder Cem, St Edmunds Chapel, and the hamlets of East Durham and Freehold. - 1945 Map of Greenville, 1960 Print
1945 Greenville1960 Print · USGSThe Catskill foothills of Albany and Greene Counties appear here at the end of the war, showing a landscape of tight-knit rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through landmarks like Smith Corner, Westerlo Central Cem, and School No 6.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Livingstonville, 1966 Print
1945 Livingstonville1966 Print · USGSSchoharie County's mountain valleys were still defined by a network of one-room schoolhouses and small hamlets in the mid-1940s. Researchers can trace ancestral sites like Scott Patent Ch or locate rural districts such as School No 8 and School No 13.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Hensonville, 1967 Print
1945 Hensonville1967 Print · USGSThe high peaks of the Catskills meet quiet valley settlements in this mid-1940s survey of Greene County. Local researchers can trace the roads through Hensonville and Maplecrest or locate mountain landmarks like the Lookout Tower and Lake Heloise. - 1945 Map of Durham, 1967 Print
1945 Durham1967 Print · USGSThe northern Catskills appear here in the mid-1940s, showing a transition toward centralized education and post-war rural life. Researchers can trace historic hamlets like Preston Hollow and find family names at Oak Hill Cem or Brookside Cem. - 1946 Map of Durham
1946 Durham1946 Print · USGSThe Catskill foothills in the mid-1940s reveal a network of isolated hamlets and upland farms. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Brookside Cem, Potter Hollow, and the Cheese Hill School.2 unique versions available - 1946 Map of Greenville
1946 Greenville1946 Print · USGSThe rural landscapes of Albany and Greene Counties are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the quiet transition from farmland to foothills. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like O'Hara Corners, Stone Bridge Cem, and various rural schoolhouses. - 1946 Map of Livingstonville
1946 Livingstonville1946 Print · USGSThe Schoharie and Albany county borders meet here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of high Catskill peaks and narrow creek valleys. Researchers can locate family roots via several rural schoolhouses and cemeteries like Keyser Cem and School No 12. - 1946 Map of Hensonville
1946 Hensonville1946 Print · USGSThe northern Catskills in the mid-1940s are shown in detail, centered on the valley settlements of Windham and Hensonville. Trace early routes and landmarks like the Mohican Trail and the Observation Tower at Point Lookout.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Binghamton, 1980 Print
1948 Binghamton1980 Print · USGSCentral New York and the Southern Tier thrive in the late 1940s as a hub of rail traffic and mountain industry. Researchers can trace historic transit lines like the Erie Railroad through Binghamton or find old valley settlements near Oneonta and Delhi. - 1950 Map of Binghamton
1950 Binghamton1950 Print · USGSBinghamton and the surrounding Southern Tier are shown in the mid-century era, highlighting the intricate rail and river networks that drove local industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Railroad and locate landmarks from Otsego Lake to Sidney Mountain.2 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Binghamton
1958 Binghamton1958 Print · USGSCentral New York in the late fifties was a network of manufacturing cities and river valleys connected by vital rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in Oneonta, Norwich, and Cooperstown or locate long-standing farms along Schoharie Creek. - 1962 Map of Livingstonville
1962 Livingstonville1962 Print · USGSSchoharie County's southern highlands are documented here as they appeared in the 1940s and 50s, centered on the Catskill Creek valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Ellis Cem, Scott Patent Ch, and numerous rural schools from Conesville to Broome Center. - 1963 Map of Binghamton
1963 Binghamton1963 Print · USGSThe Southern Tier and Catskill peaks are shown in the early sixties as new reservoirs reshaped the valleys. Trace historic rail corridors like the Erie Lackawanna RR and explore lakeside settlements such as Cooperstown and Oneonta. - 1967 Map of Durham
1967 Durham1967 Print · USGSThe northern Catskill foothills come alive in this mid-century survey of the Albany and Greene County borderlands. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Brookside Cem, Potter Hollow, and the Cheese Hill School. - 1980 Map of Hensonville, 1981 Print
1980 Hensonville1981 Print · USGSHigh peaks and narrow kills define these Greene County highlands during the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and find family names at cemeteries near Hensonville and Cornwallville.2 unique versions available - 1980 Map of Greenville, 1981 Print
1980 Greenville1981 Print · USGSThe Albany and Greene County borderlands in the early eighties show a landscape of hamlets connected by winding creeks and country roads. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like Locust Cem and rural settlements such as South Westerlo and Norton Hill. - 1986 Map of Pepacton Reservoir
1986 Pepacton Reservoir1986 Print · USGSThe Catskills in the mid-eighties show a landscape shaped by the Pepacton Reservoir and protected wilderness. Local historians can trace mountain rail corridors like the Delaware & Ulster RR and locate high-elevation landmarks from Slide Mountain to Hunter Mountain.2 unique versions available - 2023 Map of Hensonville, 2023 Print
2023 Hensonville2023 Print · USGSGreene County's high peaks and valleys appear in great detail here, showing the Catskills as they are today. Genealogists can locate family plots at the Hensonville Cem or Cornwallville Cem while hikers trace the Long Path Trl over Ginseng Mountain. - 2023 Map of Livingstonville, 2023 Print
2023 Livingstonville2023 Print · USGSSchoharie County high country near the Albany and Greene borders is shown here in the 2020s. Genealogists can trace early settler footprints at the Livingstonville Presbyterian Cem and hamlets like Broome Center or Bates.
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