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Old Maps of Syosset, Oyster Bay for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Syosset. 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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Syosset, Oyster Bay maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Map of Oyster Bay, 1963 Print
    1897 Oyster Bay
    1963 Print · USGS
    The North Shore and Westchester coastline are captured here in the late nineteenth century as maritime trade and rail travel transformed the region. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Sea Cliff, Port Washington, and Larchmont alongside historic navigation aids like Sands Point Light.
  4. 1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Map of Oyster Bay
    1898 Oyster Bay
    1898 Print · USGS
    Nassau County and the Westchester shoreline are shown in detail at the end of the century, before the massive population shifts of the next century. Genealogists and maritime historians can trace the early village footprints of Sea Cliff and Oyster Bay, or locate historical markers like the Sands Point Light.
  7. 1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Map of Oyster Bay
    1900 Oyster Bay
    1900 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured at the turn of the century as its maritime villages and sprawling estates began to transition into refined commuter suburbs. Genealogists can trace property and neighborhood development in Sea Cliff, Glen Cove, and Oyster Bay before the automobile era.
    15 unique versions available
  10. 1901 Map of Northport, 1962 Print
    1901 Map of Northport, 1962 Print
    1901 Northport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island is captured here at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep harbors and maritime navigation. You can trace the early rail routes of the Long Island RR and locate historic coastal landmarks like Eatons Neck L.H. and Fort Salonga.
  13. 1903 Map of Northport
    1903 Map of Northport
    1903 Northport
    1903 Print · USGS
    The North Shore of Long Island at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep harbors and the expanding railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Northport and Huntington, or locate landmarks like Eaton Neck L.H. and Kings Park.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1904 Map of Islip
    1904 Map of Islip
    1904 Islip
    1904 Print · USGS
    Suffolk County at the start of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep north-shore harbors and the expansive Great South Bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace early rail lines through Kings Park and Stony Brook, or locate the sprawling State Hospital and St. Dominic Convent.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Islip, 1943 Print
    1942 Islip
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Suffolk County is shown during the early years of the war, as the automobile began to reshape the distance between historic North Shore harbors and the South Shore bays. Researchers can trace the path of the Long Island Motor Parkway, locate family plots at Pinelawn Cem, and identify coastal landmarks like Eaton Neck L H.
  22. 1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Map of Hicksville
    1947 Hicksville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nassau County is captured here as the storied Gold Coast estates began to meet the expanding suburban reach of Hicksville and Syosset. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named lands like the Davison Estate or visit the T Roosevelt Grave at Young Memorial Cemetery.
  25. 1947 Map of Huntington
    1947 Map of Huntington
    1947 Huntington
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Long Island comes into focus here, showing the north shore during a period of significant growth. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Swedetown Village, the Nassau County Sanitarium, and the many schools like Union District Sch No 13.
  28. 1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of New York, 1951 Print
    1949 New York
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Island and its surrounding waters are documented here in the late 1940s, just as the postwar suburban boom began to transform the region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Idlewild Airport, Mitchell Field, and the established routes of the Long Island RR.
  31. 1954 Map of New York
    1954 Map of New York
    1954 New York
    1954 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown during the height of post-war suburbanization. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of the Long Island Rail Road, and landmarks like Mitchel Afb.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Huntington, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Huntington, 1956 Print
    1954 Huntington
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Long Island comes alive in this survey of the Nassau and Suffolk county line as suburban expansion begins to reshape the landscape. Trace local heritage at the Walt Whitman Birthplace, the Old Burial Hill Cem, and the grounds of the Carnegie Institute.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Hicksville, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Hicksville, 1957 Print
    1954 Hicksville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nassau County is captured here as the North Shore's estates meet the expanding residential tracts of the post-war era. Researchers can trace the legacy of the area through landmarks like the T Roosevelt Mem Grave and the Friends Mtg House.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 Map of New York, 1975 Print
    1957 New York
    1975 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York metropolitan area are shown in this mid-century survey during a period of massive suburban growth and industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the Long Island RR network and locate landmarks like Fort Tilden or the Brookhaven National Laboratory.
  43. 1958 Map of New York
    1958 Map of New York
    1958 New York
    1958 Print · USGS
    Long Island at the height of its postwar expansion reveals a landscape of rapidly growing suburbs and critical military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Levittown, the terminals of Idlewild Airport, and the grounds of Brookhaven National Laboratory.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 Map of New York, 1979 Print
    1960 New York
    1979 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the five boroughs are shown at a transformative moment mid-century as suburban expansion reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace family roots through evolving neighborhoods from Rockville Centre to Sayville, or locate historic maritime landmarks like Eatons Neck and Montauk Point.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1967 Map of Hicksville, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Hicksville, 1969 Print
    1967 Hicksville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Nassau County's landscape undergoes a mid-century transformation as suburban growth reaches northward from Hicksville toward the Oyster Bay Harbor. Researchers can locate Holy Rood Cemetery, the Roosevelt Grave, and dozens of local schools like City of Children Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1967 Map of Huntington, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Huntington, 1969 Print
    1967 Huntington
    1969 Print · USGS
    North Shore harbors and suburban expansion define this Long Island landscape in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Walt Whitman Birthplace, Old Burial Hill Cem, and the massive Long Island National Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1969 Map of New York
    1969 Map of New York
    1969 New York
    1969 Print · USGS
    Long Island and the New York harbor area are shown here during a peak era of suburban expansion and Cold War defense. Trace the growth of Levittown, the infrastructure of Idlewild NY International Airport, and the reach of the Long Island RR.
  58. 1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Long Island West, 1986 Print
    1984 Long Island West
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Long Island in the mid-eighties shows a mature suburban landscape defined by its famous expressways and historic rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of planned communities like Levittown or locate landmarks such as Fort Totten Mil Res and Stony Brook.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 2023 Map of Huntington, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Huntington, 2023 Print
    2023 Huntington
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Nassau and Suffolk border near the north shore is shown here in the 2020s, tracing the area's evolution from maritime villages to major suburban centers. Researchers can locate family sites across several notable grounds including Pinelawn Cem, Mount Golda Cem, and the historic Old Burial Hill Cem.
  64. 2023 Map of Hicksville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hicksville, 2023 Print
    2023 Hicksville
    2023 Print · USGS
    North Shore villages and inland estates are captured in this modern survey of central Nassau County. Researchers can locate the Theodore Roosevelt Grave and trace lineage through sites like Brookville Cem and Zion Cem.
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