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Old Maps of Ohio, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 45 historic maps of Ohio. 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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Ohio, 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1901 Map of Old Forge
    1901 Map of Old Forge
    1901 Old Forge
    1901 Print · USGS
    In the Adirondack wilderness at the turn of the century, this area shows a unique network of early camps and water routes. Researchers can trace the Steamboat Route through the Chain Lakes or locate historic outposts like Bishy Lodge and Atwell.
    10 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 1912 Map of Mc Keever
    1912 Map of Mc Keever
    1912 Mc Keever
    1912 Print · USGS
    The southwestern Adirondack wilderness comes into focus in this early twentieth-century survey, showcasing the arrival of the railroad in a landscape of logging camps. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of Mc Keever and locate family-named sites like Millard's Camp, Porters Corners, and Becks Camp.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1946 Map of North Wilmurt, 1958 Print
    1946 Map of North Wilmurt, 1958 Print
    1946 North Wilmurt
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Herkimer and Oneida county line was a landscape of remote camps and small hamlets just after World War II. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Wheelertown Cem and the settlement of Enos along the banks of the Black River.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of North Wilmurt
    1947 Map of North Wilmurt
    1947 North Wilmurt
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Herkimer and Oneida county borderlands in the late 1940s reveal a network of remote camps and mountain roads within the Adirondack Park. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks such as Wheelertown Cem and old settlements like Enos and North Wilmurt.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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
  55. 1954 Map of Old Forge, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Old Forge, 1956 Print
    1954 Old Forge
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness around Old Forge is shown in the mid-1950s, detailing a landscape of mountain lodges and interior lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace remote outposts like Bisby Lodge, Atwell, and the Riverside Cem along the Fulton Chain Lakes.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1958 Map of Mc Keever, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Mc Keever, 1960 Print
    1958 Mc Keever
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Herkimer and Oneida county lines meet in the heart of the Adirondacks during the late fifties, where rail lines and river branches shaped the local economy. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Hubbards and Porters Corners or trace the New York Central through Minnehaha.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 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
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