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Old Maps of Montgomery County, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 139 historic maps of Montgomery County. 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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Montgomery County, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Map of Amsterdam
    1895 Amsterdam
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley thrives in the late nineteenth century as a corridor of heavy rail and canal traffic. Trace the historic paths of the Erie Canal and West Shore R.R. past Amsterdam and the old Hoffman Ferry crossing.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1896 Map of Fonda
    1896 Map of Fonda
    1896 Fonda
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a technological corridor in the 1890s, defined by the convergence of major rail lines and the Erie Canal. Genealogists and historians can trace the old post offices and hamlet life at Yatesville Randall P.O., Auriesville, and Rural Grove.
  7. 1898 Map of Fonda
    1898 Map of Fonda
    1898 Fonda
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the close of the 19th century was a powerhouse of transit and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the bustling Erie Canal corridor through Fonda, the upland reaches of Charleston, and the path of the West Shore R. R.
  10. 1898 Map of Canajoharie, 1954 Print
    1898 Map of Canajoharie, 1954 Print
    1898 Canajoharie
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was at its industrial peak in the late 1890s, when the river, canal, and railroads all shared the same narrow corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local landmarks in Stone Arabia, Ft. Plain, and the historic resort at Sharon Springs.
  13. 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.
  16. 1900 Map of Canajoharie
    1900 Map of Canajoharie
    1900 Canajoharie
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the turn of the century shows a dense network of canal, rail, and river transportation. Genealogists can trace family footprints in historic Canajoharie, the upland farms near Stone Arabia, and the resort area of Sharon Springs.
  19. 1901 Map of Lassellsville, 1959 Print
    1901 Map of Lassellsville, 1959 Print
    1901 Lassellsville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Fulton and Montgomery Counties come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey of the Mohawk Valley and southern Adirondacks. Genealogists and researchers can pinpoint family holdings near Irish Settlement, the industry of Newkirk Mills, and the rails of the N. Y. C. and H. R. R. R.
  22. 1902 Map of Canajoharie
    1902 Map of Canajoharie
    1902 Canajoharie
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a bustling corridor of canal traffic and steam power just after the turn of the century. Genealogists can trace family names and farmsteads near Stone Arabia or explore the resort layout of Sharon Springs and the industrial hubs of Ft. Plain and Canajoharie.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1902 Map of Fonda
    1902 Map of Fonda
    1902 Fonda
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a critical junction of the Erie Canal and major railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local centers like Auriesville, Sammonsville, and the remote Charleston Four Corners.
    8 unique versions available
  28. 1903 Map of Richfield Springs
    1903 Map of Richfield Springs
    1903 Richfield Springs
    1903 Print · USGS
    The northern Otsego County landscape at the turn of the century shows a bustling rural economy centered around the headwaters of the Susquehanna. Researchers can trace the early Steamboat Route on Otsego Lake and explore rail-era depots like Richfield Springs and Cherry Valley.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1903 Map of Lassellsville
    1903 Map of Lassellsville
    1903 Lassellsville
    1903 Print · USGS
    Fulton County at the start of the century shows a landscape of upland mill sites and busy valley railroads. Genealogists can trace family names at Irish Settlement, Fical Corners, and the mill sites at Newkirk Mills.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 1931 Map of Amsterdam
    1931 Map of Amsterdam
    1931 Amsterdam
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley thrives at the height of its rail and canal era in the late twenties and early thirties. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural schools and churches, from St Marys Ch to the quiet hamlets of Mariaville and Scotch Bush.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 1943 Map of Sharon Springs, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Sharon Springs, 1955 Print
    1943 Sharon Springs
    1955 Print · USGS
    Schoharie and Montgomery Counties are captured in detail during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of upland farms and rural crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Flanders Cem, the Dutch Reformed Ch, and small settlements such as Mapletown (Blaine) and Argusville.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1943 Map of Carlisle, 1957 Print
    1943 Map of Carlisle, 1957 Print
    1943 Carlisle
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Montgomery and Schoharie counties appear here during the mid-forties, characterized by a dense network of upland farms and crossroads hamlets. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks like Charleston Four Corners, Gove Cem, and the Cherry Valley Turnpike.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1943 Map of Esperance, 1959 Print
    1943 Map of Esperance, 1959 Print
    1943 Esperance
    1959 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Montgomery and Schoharie counties appear here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of scattered crossroads and winding waterways. Family historians can locate family-named landmarks like Kimball Cem and Rockwell Corners or trace old school districts like Carytown Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1943 Map of Sprout Brook, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Sprout Brook, 1960 Print
    1943 Sprout Brook
    1960 Print · USGS
    Agricultural valleys and upland hamlets define this 1940s survey at the junction of Montgomery, Otsego, and Schoharie counties. Genealogists can trace family lines through Flint Cem, find old district schoolhouses like School No 14, and locate the historic depot at Cherry Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1943 Map of East Springfield, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of East Springfield, 1960 Print
    1943 East Springfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern Otsego County was a landscape of high ridges and tight valley hamlets during the mid-1940s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Springfield Cem or Willse Hill Cem and locate rural landmarks like Stanley Sch and Dugway Gorge.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1943 Map of Little Falls, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Little Falls, 1960 Print
    1943 Little Falls
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by the Barge Canal and industrial hubs like Little Falls. Trace family roots at the Fink-Van Valkenburg Cem or locate rural landmarks like Yellow Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1943 Map of Van Hornesville, 1960 Print
    1943 Map of Van Hornesville, 1960 Print
    1943 Van Hornesville
    1960 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Herkimer County is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a dense network of country schoolhouses and crossroads. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Wrights Corners, find old burials at Pumpkin Hook Cem, or locate the State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1944 Map of Canajoharie, 1953 Print
    1944 Map of Canajoharie, 1953 Print
    1944 Canajoharie
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley corridor thrives during the mid-forties as a vital transport artery for the New York Central railroad and the Barge Canal. Genealogists can locate family plots like Dillenback Cem and rural centers such as Stone Arabia and Nelliston.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1944 Map of Tribes Hill, 1959 Print
    1944 Map of Tribes Hill, 1959 Print
    1944 Tribes Hill
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley's transition into the interstate era is documented here as the new thruway cuts across traditional canal and rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Wycoff Cem, Switzer Hill, and the Cadaughrity Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1944 Map of Randall, 1959 Print
    1944 Map of Randall, 1959 Print
    1944 Randall
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley's vital transportation corridor is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the early integration of the Thruway alongside historic water and rail routes. Genealogists can trace family names at Sammons Cem, Winnie Sch, and the Tekakwitha Friary.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1944 Map of Fort Plain, 1960 Print
    1944 Map of Fort Plain, 1960 Print
    1944 Fort Plain
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley during the war years shows a landscape defined by the New York State Barge Canal and the New York Central Railroad. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Nellis Cem, Klock Sch, and the riverside settlement of Mindenville.
    2 unique versions available
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