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Old Maps of Orleans, New York for Metal Detecting

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Orleans, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Clayton, 1957 Print
    1900 Map of Clayton, 1957 Print
    1900 Clayton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region and the St. Lawrence riverfront are captured here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by steam and rail. Genealogists can trace family roots in CLAYTON, Chaumont, and Depauville, or follow the path of the Electric R.R. near Dexter.
  4. 1903 Map of Grindstone
    1903 Map of Grindstone
    1903 Grindstone
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands at the turn of the century are captured here along the international border as steamboat traffic flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace old resort landings like Thousand Island Park and Fineview or locate several distinct river beacons including Rock I. L.H. and Lindoe L.H..
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1903 Map of Clayton
    1903 Map of Clayton
    1903 Clayton
    1903 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's Thousand Islands region and Lake Ontario shoreline are documented here just after the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines connecting Clayton and Chaumont, or locate old post offices in Depauville and Rosiere.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Alexandria Bay
    1903 Map of Alexandria Bay
    1903 Alexandria Bay
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region appears here at the turn of the century as a burgeoning summer retreat along the international border. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layouts of Alexandria Bay, the rail corridor through Redwood, and numerous island landings like Collins Landing.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1903 Map of Theresa
    1903 Map of Theresa
    1903 Theresa
    1903 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County at the turn of the century was a bustling network of dairy farms and rail junctions. You can trace the path of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg Div. through Evans Mills or locate early settlements like Stone Mills and Leraysville.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Clayton, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Clayton, 1957 Print
    1942 Clayton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region appears at a mid-century peak in this survey of the riverfront and agricultural interior. Local historians can trace the foundations of the community through its many numbered rural schools and family burial sites like Corbin Cem and Dutch Cem.
  19. 1943 Map of Thousand Island Park
    1943 Map of Thousand Island Park
    1943 Thousand Island Park
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region along the New York-Ontario border is captured here during the 1940s, showing the intricate island communities of the St. Lawrence River. Trace local history through landmark schools like Spicer Bay Sch and the distinct landings of Grindstone Island.
  22. 1943 Map of Clayton
    1943 Map of Clayton
    1943 Clayton
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region and the St. Lawrence riverfront are captured here in the early 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural school system and family burial grounds, including School No 2, Dutch Cem, and the village of Depauville.
  25. 1943 Map of Lafargeville
    1943 Map of Lafargeville
    1943 Lafargeville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County was still a landscape of scattered rural schools and rail-fed hamlets during the early years of World War II. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through several family-named burial grounds like Hinman Cem and the rail corridors of the New York Central.
  28. 1943 Map of Brownville
    1943 Map of Brownville
    1943 Brownville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County during the mid-forties remains a landscape of traditional rural districts and small hamlets connected by the New York Central line. Researchers can trace the layout of early school districts and secluded burial sites like Taylor Cem or Sandy Loam Cem.
  31. 1943 Map of Alexandria Bay
    1943 Map of Alexandria Bay
    1943 Alexandria Bay
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region thrived as a cross-border hub in the early 1940s, shortly after the completion of the Thousand Island Bridge. Researchers can trace old school districts like School No 19, find small rural burial grounds like Omar Cem, and locate river landmarks from Westminster Park to the Coast Guard Sta.
  34. 1948 Map of Theresa, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Theresa, 1953 Print
    1948 Theresa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's rural landscape is captured here in the late 1940s as military expansion and river-based industry shaped the region. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous sites like St Marys Cemetery, Bacon School, and the Pine Camp Military Reservation.
  37. 1948 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1953 Print
    1948 Alexandria Bay
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Thousand Islands region and the St. Lawrence River frontier are captured here in the late 1940s as international transit and local tourism flourished. Historians can trace the development of Alexandria Bay, the rural schools of Alexandria, and the lakeside settlements of Redwood and Plessis.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Ogdensburg, 1973 Print
    1948 Ogdensburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The international border along the St Lawrence River comes to life in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water connections between New York and Ontario. Researchers can trace the grounds of St Lawrence University, the massive Camp Drum military reservation, and the historic Rideau River and Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Map of Ogdensburg
    1951 Ogdensburg
    1951 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence frontier and the North Country are captured here during the post-war era, from the river ports to the high Adirondacks. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through Ogdensburg, the Rutland rail lines, and Potsdam.
  46. 1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Map of Ogdensburg
    1953 Ogdensburg
    1953 Print · USGS
    The North Country and St. Lawrence Valley are shown here in the early fifties, just as the region’s rail-and-river economy remained in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named corners and rural hubs along the Rutland railroad or locate heritage sites near Ogdensburg, Potsdam, and the St Regis Indian Reservation.
  49. 1954 Map of Kingston
    1954 Map of Kingston
    1954 Kingston
    1954 Print · USGS
    The international border at the head of the St. Lawrence comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the interconnected rail and river systems of Ontario and New York. Trace historical routes like the Canadian National RR or find local landmarks such as Thousand Island Park and Tyendinaga Ind. Res.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1958 Map of Brownville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Brownville, 1960 Print
    1958 Brownville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s agricultural and riverfront landscape is documented here during the late fifties, from the industrial Black River up to the marshy Perch Lake. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like Rouses Cem, Jenkins Sch, and the crossroads at Stone Mills.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Thousand Island Park, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thousand Island Park, 1960 Print
    1958 Thousand Island Park
    1960 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence River archipelago is captured here in the late fifties, showing the international boundary winding through the islands. Researchers can trace historic riverfront communities like Thousand Island Park or locate the Quarries and remote Cem on GRINDSTONE ISLAND.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1958 Map of Clayton, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Clayton, 1960 Print
    1958 Clayton
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s riverfront and agricultural interior are captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the transition from the St Lawrence River docks to rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can trace the New York Central Railroad line or locate the Weaver Cem and Corbin Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1958 Map of La Fargeville, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of La Fargeville, 1960 Print
    1958 La Fargeville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County farming and rail life are preserved here in the late fifties, centered on the crossroads of La Fargeville. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous burial sites like St Johns Cem or follow the path of the New York Central railroad.
  64. 1958 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Alexandria Bay, 1960 Print
    1958 Alexandria Bay
    1960 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence riverfront at Alexandria Bay is captured in the late 1950s, showing the famous architecture of Boldt Castle and Sunken Rock Lighthouse. Trace the local landscape from Wellesley Island to interior crossroads like Omar and Alexandria Center.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Map of Ogdensburg
    1961 Ogdensburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    The St. Lawrence valley and the Adirondack high country meet in this early sixties survey during a peak era for rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the New York Central railroad through remote settlements like Wanakena, Conifer, and Piercefield.
  70. 1982 Map of La Fargeville, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of La Fargeville, 1983 Print
    1982 La Fargeville
    1983 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County agricultural life and conservation lands are captured here in the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial plots at Beech Ridge Cem or locate former rail routes like the Old Railroad Grade.
  73. 1985 Map of Gouverneur
    1985 Map of Gouverneur
    1985 Gouverneur
    1985 Print · USGS
    St. Lawrence and Jefferson Counties are shown in the mid-eighties as a landscape of river-driven industry and expanding military grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines through Carthage, find local landmarks like Noble Hospital, and locate the boundaries of the Fort Drum Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
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