Old Maps of Mendon, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 63 historic maps of Mendon. 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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Mendon, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Rochester
    1895 Map of Rochester
    1895 Rochester
    1895 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its surrounding townships thrived at the end of the century as a hub of canal traffic and steam rail. Genealogists can trace family roots in early settlements like Barnard Crossing, South Greece Station, and the lakeside resort of Glen Haven.

  2. 1898 Map of Rochester
    1898 Map of Rochester
    1898 Rochester
    1898 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a burgeoning hub of rail and water commerce in the 1890s, anchored by a dense industrial core. Researchers can trace the original path of the Erie Canal and locate long-lost railway depots at South Greece Station and Henrietta Station.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Macedon
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Wayne counties thrive at the intersection of water and rail transport at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the original paths of the Erie Canal and locate long-standing settlements like Despatch, Fairport, and Webster.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Canandaigua
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ontario County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the steam-era commerce of the Finger Lakes. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural hubs like Baptist Hill, follow the Steamboat Route on Canandaigua Lake, or locate family farms near Thompson Cor and Mertensia.

  5. 1901 Map of Honeoye, 1954 Print
    1901 Map of Honeoye, 1954 Print
    1901 Honeoye
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century was a bustling corridor of milling and rail transit. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the intricate routes of the Lehigh Valley and Erie RR between settlements like Honeoye Falls and Richmond Mills.

  6. 1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Canandaigua
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the dawn of the century, defined by a bustling network of railroads and steamboat traffic. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks at Baptist Hill, Mc Millen Corners, and lakefront points like Cottage City.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1904 Map of Honeoye
    1904 Map of Honeoye
    1904 Honeoye
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the start of the century as a vital rail and milling corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Electric R. R. and locate family landmarks like Jakman Hill or the old milling sites at Richmond Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1912 Map of Rochester
    1912 Map of Rochester
    1912 Rochester
    1912 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its surrounding Monroe County townships are shown here during a transformative era of canal and rail expansion. Genealogists can locate family-named stations and settlements like Maplewood Bealsburg PO, Mortimer, and Barnard along the busy tracks of the Lehigh Valley R. R.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1920 Map of Rochester
    1920 Map of Rochester
    1920 Rochester
    1920 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its surrounding townships thrive at the height of the rail and canal era during the early 1920s. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Barge Canal and locate specific sites like the State Industrial School or South Greece Station.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1931 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1931 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1931 Mendon Ponds
    1931 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing a significant transition in the early 1930s as Rochester's industrial reach met rural township life. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of district schools like Henrietta No 2 Sch or locate the Iola Sanitarium.

  11. 1932 Map of Fairport
    1932 Map of Fairport
    1932 Fairport
    1932 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's canal and rail corridor is captured here in the early 1930s, showing the vital intersection of the Barge Canal and major rail lines. Genealogists can locate family-named roads and numerous rural schools like School No 5 near Egypt.

  12. 1934 Map of Rush
    1934 Map of Rush
    1934 Rush
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Genesee River valley in the 1930s serves as a busy crossroads for major rail lines and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family homesteads along Martin Road, locate the grounds of School No 6, or map the rail junctions at Golah and West Rush.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1934 Map of Fairport
    1934 Map of Fairport
    1934 Fairport
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing significant planning and growth in the early thirties as the canal and rail lines shaped the Rochester suburbs. Trace the locations of historic rural schoolhouses, the Bushnell Basin Guard Gate, and the South Perinton Ch.

  14. 1934 Map of Honeoye Falls
    1934 Map of Honeoye Falls
    1934 Honeoye Falls
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County and the surrounding valleys are shown here in the 1930s, centered on the village of Honeoye Falls. Local historians can trace early school districts and family plots at Quaker Cem, Graves Cem, and the old rail hub at Rochester Junction.

  15. 1935 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1935 Map of Mendon Ponds
    1935 Mendon Ponds
    1935 Print · USGS
    Monroe County south of Rochester is shown in the mid-1930s, featuring a landscape of glacial ponds and expanding rail infrastructure. Genealogists can locate numerous rural schoolhouses and historic landmarks like the Iola Sanitarium and East Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1942 Map of Victor
    1942 Map of Victor
    1942 Victor
    1942 Print · USGS
    Ontario County during the early 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Lehigh Valley and New York Central railroads. You can trace early family settlements and rural centers like Ionia, East Bloomfield, and the historic burial grounds at French Cem or Dibble Cem.

  17. 1942 Map of Honeoye Falls
    1942 Map of Honeoye Falls
    1942 Honeoye Falls
    1942 Print · USGS
    Western New York at the onset of the 1940s reveals a landscape of thriving rail hubs and rural crossroads villages. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Quaker Cem or Graves Cem and locate historic rural schools such as School No 10.

  18. 1943 Map of Fairport
    1943 Map of Fairport
    1943 Fairport
    1943 Print · USGS
    Fairport and the surrounding Perinton countryside are captured here during the Second World War as the canal and rail networks remained vital. Genealogists can locate numerous numbered rural schools and historic burial grounds like Parks Cem and St Marys Cem.

  19. 1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Elmira
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1951 Map of Honeoye Falls, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Honeoye Falls, 1952 Print
    1951 Honeoye Falls
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Genesee Valley region comes to life in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of the rail-and-river economy just south of Rochester. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Quaker Cem and St Pauls Cem or trace family roots through landmarks such as Tomlinson Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1951 Map of Victor, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Victor, 1952 Print
    1951 Victor
    1952 Print · USGS
    Ontario County is captured here in the early fifties as the postwar highway system begins to overlay its historic rail corridors. Genealogists can locate family burial sites like Gunn Cem and Parker Cem alongside established settlements like Ionia and Holcomb.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1951 Map of Rush, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Rush, 1952 Print
    1951 Rush
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Genesee Valley in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by three major railroads and the winding paths of Honeoye Creek. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like East Avon Cemetery, Gannett, and the State Industrial School.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1952 Map of Fairport, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Fairport, 1954 Print
    1952 Fairport
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Erie Canal and major rail corridors define this Monroe County landscape in the early fifties, showing Fairport and East Rochester in a period of postwar growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from the South Perinton Ch to old crossroads like Egypt and Railroad Mills.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1952 Map of Mendon Ponds, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Mendon Ponds, 1954 Print
    1952 Mendon Ponds
    1954 Print · USGS
    Monroe County south of Rochester is shown here during a period of massive infrastructure growth as the Thruway was being built. Researchers can trace the development of St John Fisher College and local landmarks like Devils Bathtub or the Barge Canal.
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Elmira
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York Finger Lakes during the late fifties reveal a complex landscape of glacial geology and industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors like the Erie Canal and Erie RR, or locate institutional landmarks like Cornell University.
    2 unique versions available

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