Old Maps of Norway, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 33 historic maps of Norway. 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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Norway, NY maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Remsen, 1958 Print
    1897 Map of Remsen, 1958 Print
    1897 Remsen
    1958 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Herkimer Counties are shown in the late 19th century as bustling timber and transit hubs before the modernization of the canal system. Local historians can trace the vital rail junctions at Remsen and the water-powered industrial sites like Bardwell Mill and Trenton Falls.

  2. 1898 Map of Utica
    1898 Map of Utica
    1898 Utica
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a powerhouse of industry and transport at the end of the Victorian era. Trace the path of the Erie Canal through Utica, or locate family homesteads near Barker Corners, Sheaf Corners, and Poland.

  3. 1900 Map of Little Falls
    1900 Map of Little Falls
    1900 Little Falls
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley serves as a bustling industrial artery at the turn of the century, dominated by canal and rail traffic. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Little Falls, find the County House, or locate vanished stops like Ingham Mills Sta.

  4. 1900 Map of Utica
    1900 Map of Utica
    1900 Utica
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was at its industrial peak at the turn of the century, anchored by the rail and canal nexus of Utica. Genealogists can trace family names through rural crossroads like Martin Corners and Brayton Corners, or follow the industrial sprawl of the Erie Canal into Ilion.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1900 Map of Remsen
    1900 Map of Remsen
    1900 Remsen
    1900 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Herkimer Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape shaped by the rail-and-canal economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Remsen, Hinckley, and Trenton Falls or locate industrial sites such as Bardwell Mill.
    9 unique versions available

  6. 1900 Map of Wilmurt
    1900 Map of Wilmurt
    1900 Wilmurt
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills of Herkimer and Hamilton counties appear here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape of isolated hamlets and timber-rich woods. Genealogists can trace family roots in Wilmurt, Nobleboro, and Morehouseville or locate landmarks like Twin Lakes Reservoir and Hinckley Lake.

  7. 1902 Map of Wilmurt
    1902 Map of Wilmurt
    1902 Wilmurt
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills are captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by logging-era headwaters and remote hamlets. Genealogists and researchers can trace early roads and river landings through Wilmurt, Nobleboro, and Morehouseville.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1903 Map of Little Falls
    1903 Map of Little Falls
    1903 Little Falls
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a bustling corridor of industry and transit at the turn of the century, where the river met a network of canals and railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Little Falls, find the historic site of Fort Herkimer, and locate rural landmarks like the County House.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1939 Map of Little Falls
    1939 Map of Little Falls
    1939 Little Falls
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a bustling corridor of rail and water transport just before the mid-century, centered on the narrow gorge at Little Falls. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Adirondack Division railroad and historic sites like Fort Herkimer and Indian Castle.

  10. 1943 Map of Newport, 1953 Print
    1943 Map of Newport, 1953 Print
    1943 Newport
    1953 Print · USGS
    The West Canada Valley comes alive in this wartime survey, showing the interconnected rail-and-river economies of Herkimer and Oneida Counties. Genealogists can trace the location of the Irish Settlement, family cemeteries like Bromley Cemetery, and several district schools.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1943 Map of Middleville, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Middleville, 1960 Print
    1943 Middleville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's rural highlands and the West Canada Creek valley are captured here during the Second World War. Researchers can trace old schoolhouse sites like Dairy Hill Sch and find quiet burying grounds including Sweet Cem and Hardscrabble Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1945 Map of Newport
    1945 Map of Newport
    1945 Newport
    1945 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's West Canada Creek valley is shown at its mid-century peak of rural development, tracing the path of the New York Central railroad through Poland and Newport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Irish Settlement, Bromley Cem, and many local schools.

  13. 1945 Map of Salisbury, 1960 Print
    1945 Map of Salisbury, 1960 Print
    1945 Salisbury
    1960 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's transition into the Adirondack wilderness is captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Bridget Cem, the Kelly Sch, and the old settlement at Irondale.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1946 Map of Salisbury
    1946 Map of Salisbury
    1946 Salisbury
    1946 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's southern Adirondack foothills appear here in the mid-1940s, balancing timber clearings with settled valley hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Bridget Cem, the Pine Crest Sanatorium, and old junctions like Paper Mill Corners.

  15. 1946 Map of Hinckley
    1946 Map of Hinckley
    1946 Hinckley
    1946 Print · USGS
    Upper Herkimer County in the mid-1940s is defined by the winding waters of the Hinckley Reservoir and the rural crossroads of the Adirondack foothills. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like School No. 4 and the Century Cem, or trace the old roads through Partyville Corners and Grant.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1946 Map of Middleville
    1946 Map of Middleville
    1946 Middleville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's dairy country and river valleys are shown in detail during the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape of upland farms and rural hamlets. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Dairy Hill Sch, the high Lookout Tower, and family burial grounds at Hardscrabble Cem.

  17. 1947 Map of Hinckley
    1947 Map of Hinckley
    1947 Hinckley
    1947 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the southwest Adirondacks come alive in the mid-forties, centered on the sprawling waters of Hinckley Reservoir. Researchers can trace rural life through vanished schoolhouses like School No 4 and local burials at Century Cem and Gravesville Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1949 Map of Little Falls
    1949 Map of Little Falls
    1949 Little Falls
    1949 Print · USGS
    Herkimer County's industrial heartland is captured here at mid-century, showcasing the vital Mohawk Valley transit corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the Barge Canal, and early rail stops like Ingham Mills Sta. and Dolgeville.

  19. 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.

  20. 1954 Map of Ohio
    1954 Map of Ohio
    1954 Ohio
    1954 Print · USGS
    The southwestern Adirondacks in the mid-1950s reveal a landscape of remote mountain peaks and small timber-era settlements. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Wilmurt Sch, the War Memorial Monument, and rural cemeteries like McIntosh Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 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.

  22. 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

  23. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. 1982 Map of Newport, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Newport, 1983 Print
    1982 Newport
    1983 Print · USGS
    The West Canada Creek valley in the early eighties shows a landscape of upland ridges and riverside villages. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Irish Settlement, Tanner Hill Cem, and the specialized USAF Newport Test Annex.

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