Old Maps of Park Avenue, Rochester for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Park Avenue. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Park Avenue.


Park Avenue, Rochester 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. 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

  4. 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

  5. 1931 Map of Rochester East
    1931 Map of Rochester East
    1931 Rochester East
    1931 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing a period of rapid residential expansion in the early thirties as the city reached toward the lake. Researchers can find old neighborhood landmarks like the Genesee Lighthouse, Claverhouse PO, and the Riverside Cemetery.

  6. 1935 Map of Rochester East
    1935 Map of Rochester East
    1935 Rochester East
    1935 Print · USGS
    Rochester and its eastern suburbs are shown in high detail during the mid-1930s as the city expanded toward the lake. Genealogists can locate family homes near the University of Rochester or trace old lakeside communities like Sea Breeze and White City.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Rochester East, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Rochester East, 1954 Print
    1952 Rochester East
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and the bustling eastern half of Rochester are captured here in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific neighborhood institutions like Indian Landing School, Twelve Corners, and the historic Float Bridge.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Rochester
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail and water commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the New York Central through canal towns like Newark or explore the coastal landmarks around Sackets Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Rochester
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and Finger Lakes frontier are shown here at the height of the mid-century infrastructure boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road evolution from Sackets Harbor down to the New York State Thruway, passing through centers like Pulaski and Adams Center.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Rochester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upstate New York's industrial heartland is captured here during a period of significant growth between the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of canal towns and rail hubs from Rochester to Syracuse, noting features like the Erie Canal and the New York State Thruway.

  11. 1971 Map of Rochester East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Rochester East, 1974 Print
    1971 Rochester East
    1974 Print · USGS
    Greater Rochester and the Irondequoit shoreline are shown in the early 1970s, as the city's northern suburbs reached their modern footprint. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Riverside Cemetery to Brighton or trace the old rail lines of the Penn Central.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Rochester
    1984 Map of Rochester
    1984 Rochester
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Rochester lakefront and Genesee Valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth reached historic canal towns and rural outposts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mud Mills, the Angel Moroni Monument, and Lake View Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2023 Map of Rochester East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rochester East, 2023 Print
    2023 Rochester East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline meets the suburban expansion of Monroe County in this contemporary survey of the Irondequoit area. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Saint Casimir's Polish Catholic Cem and the distinctive waterfronts of German Village and Oklahoma Beach.

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