Old Maps of Lake Pleasant, New York for Metal Detecting

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Lake Pleasant, NY maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Indian Lake
    1899 Map of Indian Lake
    1899 Indian Lake
    1899 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County was a landscape of remote wilderness camps and logging waters at the turn of the century. You can trace early backcountry outposts like Camp Comfort and Camp Perkins or locate landmarks like Wakely Dam and the settlement of Speculator.

  2. 1900 Map of Canada Lake
    1900 Map of Canada Lake
    1900 Canada Lake
    1900 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County was a remote wilderness of lakes and high peaks at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can locate early outposts like Kenwells and Northrup Lodge or trace the original shorelines of West Canada Lake.

  3. 1902 Map of Indian Lake
    1902 Map of Indian Lake
    1902 Indian Lake
    1902 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County at the turn of the century shows a wilderness of high peaks and sprawling waterways before the era of modern development. Researchers can trace early Adirondack outposts like Camp Perkins or locate the village of Speculator and the Hatchery on Whiskey Brook.
    9 unique versions available

  4. 1903 Map of West Canada Lakes
    1903 Map of West Canada Lakes
    1903 West Canada Lakes
    1903 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County was a landscape of remote sporting camps and high Adirondack peaks at the turn of the century. Genealogists and researchers can trace early outposts like Kenwells and Millers Camp among landmarks such as Seventh Lake and Wakely Mt.
    10 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Raquette Lake
    1903 Map of Raquette Lake
    1903 Raquette Lake
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness of Hamilton County is captured here at the turn of the century, showing a remote landscape of high peaks and vast waterways. Researchers can trace early seasonal outposts like Hasbroucks and St. Hubert I. or follow the historic STEAMBOAT ROUTE across Raquette Lake.
    13 unique versions available

  6. 1903 Map of Blue Mountain
    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.
    11 unique versions available

  7. 1907 Map of Lake Pleasant
    1907 Map of Lake Pleasant
    1907 Lake Pleasant
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack interior in the early twentieth century centered on the river-fed settlements of Wells and Lake Pleasant. Researchers can trace early post offices and remote industries like the Alvord PO and the Silver Lake Min.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    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.

  9. 1954 Map of Lake Pleasant, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Pleasant, 1957 Print
    1954 Lake Pleasant
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Hamilton County comes alive in this survey of the Lake Pleasant and Sacandaga Lake wilderness. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads to Speculator, locate the Piseco Sch, or find remote landmarks like Whitehouse.
    6 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Blue Mountain, 1957 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of Indian Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Indian Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Indian Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness of the mid-fifties is centered here around the long reach of INDIAN LAKE. Researchers can trace old mountain routes like Military Road or locate remote outposts such as Perkins Clearing, Sabael, and the Snowy Mountain Lookout Tower.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1954 Map of West Canada Lakes, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of West Canada Lakes, 1957 Print
    1954 West Canada Lakes
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's backcountry is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of sporting camps and early hiking trails. Researchers can trace the path of the Northville Lake Placid Trail through Kenwells, Millers Camp, and the heights of Wakely Mountain.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1954 Map of Raquette Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Raquette Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Raquette Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Deep in the Adirondack Park during the mid-fifties, this survey reveals the remote settlements and intricate waterways of the central New York wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Williams Ch, the Raquette Lake Sch, and family-named features such as Antlers Point.
    5 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Utica
    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.

  15. 1962 Map of Utica
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1964 Map of Utica
    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.

  17. 1967 Map of Utica
    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.

  18. 1985 Map of Gloversville, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Gloversville, 1986 Print
    1985 Gloversville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The southern Adirondacks meet the Mohawk Valley industrial corridor during the mid-eighties, showcasing a landscape of high-country lakes and riverside manufacturing towns. Trace the historical alignment of the Erie Canal and Conrail lines or locate landmarks like the Herkimer Home State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1985 Map of Raquette Lake, 1986 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1989 Map of Blue Mtn Lake
    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.

  21. 1989 Map of Raquette Lake
    1989 Map of Raquette Lake
    1989 Raquette Lake
    1989 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's waterways are captured here in the late 1980s, showcasing the intricate shoreline of the Adirondack Park. Local historians can trace the footprints of Great Camps at Sagamore and Pine Knot Point or locate the Raquette Lake Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1990 Map of Page Mountain
    1990 Map of Page Mountain
    1990 Page Mountain
    1990 Print · USGS
    The village of Speculator and the surrounding Adirondack wilderness appear here in the late twentieth century. Outdoor historians can trace old clearings like Indian Clearing and Perkins Clearing or find natural landmarks such as Austin Falls.

  23. 1990 Map of West Canada Lakes
    1990 Map of West Canada Lakes
    1990 West Canada Lakes
    1990 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's interior wilderness is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the remote township lines of Arietta and Morehouse. Researchers can trace the network of back-country camps and water routes, from Millers Camp to the expansive Cedar Lakes and the headwaters of West Canada Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1990 Map of Wakely Mountain
    1990 Map of Wakely Mountain
    1990 Wakely Mountain
    1990 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County remains a high wilderness in the 1990s, defined by its complex river systems and private woodland retreats. Researchers can trace the headwaters of the Moose River and identify landmarks like Wakely Mountain and the Kamp Kill Kare estate.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1990 Map of Wells
    1990 Map of Wells
    1990 Wells
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness around Speculator and Wells is shown here in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the development of Lake Algonquin and find local landmarks like Camp of the Woods and the Snowmobile Trail.
    2 unique versions available

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