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Old Maps of Wells, New York for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 82 historic maps of Wells. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Wells, NY maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Thirteenth Lake
    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.
    10 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1910 Map of Stony Creek
    1910 Map of Stony Creek
    1910 Stony Creek
    1910 Print · USGS
    The southern Adirondacks at the turn of the century are captured here, centered on the intersection of Hamilton, Warren, and Saratoga counties. Genealogists can trace early outposts and hamlets like Harrisburg West Stony Creek PO, Hope Falls, and Griffin.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1954 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print
    1954 Harrisburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills and the Sacandaga valley appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by mountain hamlets and seasonal camps. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Scofield Cem, the Edinburg Ch, and the remote settlement of Griffin.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 1990 Map of Hope Falls
    1990 Map of Hope Falls
    1990 Hope Falls
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills of Saratoga and Hamilton Counties are shown here during the late twentieth century as the region balanced wilderness and remote settlement. Researchers can trace historic hamlets like Hope Falls and Tennantville or follow the shoreline of Great Sacandaga Lake past West Day.
  52. 1990 Map of Bakers Mills
    1990 Map of Bakers Mills
    1990 Bakers Mills
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness of the late eighties and early nineties reveals a complex landscape of high peaks and isolated settlements. Researchers can locate remote forest sites like Grave, the clearing at Oregon, and water features including Garnet Lake and the Siamese Ponds.
  55. 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.
  58. 1990 Map of Harrisburg
    1990 Map of Harrisburg
    1990 Harrisburg
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack backcountry near the Warren and Hamilton county lines is shown here in the 1990s as a landscape of isolated hamlets and mountain lakes. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Harrisburg, Griffin, and Bakertown or locate remote water bodies including Wilcox Lake and Lens Lake.
  61. 1990 Map of Thirteenth Lake
    1990 Map of Thirteenth Lake
    1990 Thirteenth Lake
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness in the late twentieth century is preserved here through a dense network of peaks and high-country ponds. Genealogists and hikers can trace historic access routes like Old Farm Road or locate family-named landmarks including Edwards Hill and John Pond.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1990 Map of Three Ponds Mountain
    1990 Map of Three Ponds Mountain
    1990 Three Ponds Mountain
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness in the early nineties is a landscape of high peaks and scattered outposts in Hamilton County. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths near Upper Benson, the riverside at Whitehouse, and the historic Hell Devil Dam (Site).
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1990 Map of Indian Lake
    1990 Map of Indian Lake
    1990 Indian Lake
    1990 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's interior wilderness is captured here in the 1990s, centering on the expansive waters of Indian Lake. Local historians and hikers can locate the Indian Lake Fire Tower, trace the shoreline of Lewey Lake, and identify campsites around Sabael.
  73. 1997 Map of Indian Lake, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Indian Lake, 1999 Print
    1997 Indian Lake
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Central Adirondacks are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the established wilderness and lakefront life near Sabael. Outdoor enthusiasts and historians can trace the shoreline of Indian Lake to find John Mack Bay and the summits of Snowy Mountain.
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