Old Maps of Rome, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 65 historic maps of Rome. 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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Rome, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Oriskany
    1895 Map of Oriskany
    1895 Oriskany
    1895 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the great Mohawk valley canals and emerging industrial hamlets. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, find the Franklin Iron Works, and locate early educational landmarks like College Hill.

  2. 1895 Map of Oneida
    1895 Map of Oneida
    1895 Oneida
    1895 Print · USGS
    In the 1890s, the landscape around Oneida was a busy hub of canal engineering and railway expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of the Erie Canal, find the storied Oneida Community, or locate the historic site of Fort Bull.

  3. 1898 Map of Oneida
    1898 Map of Oneida
    1898 Oneida
    1898 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the end of the nineteenth century served as a vital crossroads of early American industry and canal technology. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Oneida Community, the fortifications of Fort Bull, and the intricate paths of the Erie Canal and Old Oneida Lake Canal.

  4. 1898 Map of Oriskany
    1898 Map of Oriskany
    1898 Oriskany
    1898 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the intersection of the Erie Canal and major rail lines. Genealogists can trace family homes in Spencer Settlement, locate industrial sites like Hecla Works, or find the historic Oriskany Battle Monument.
    10 unique versions available

  5. 1902 Map of Oneida
    1902 Map of Oneida
    1902 Oneida
    1902 Print · USGS
    Madison and Oneida Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape defined by utopian heritage and a complex network of waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Oneida Community, the path of the Erie Canal, and landmarks like Fort Bull.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1904 Map of Boonville
    1904 Map of Boonville
    1904 Boonville
    1904 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at the start of the twentieth century was defined by its water and rail networks, dominated by the Black River Canal and the N. Y. C. and H. R. R. R. Trace the early layout of Boonville and rural settlements like Westernville or North Western.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1905 Map of Taberg
    1905 Map of Taberg
    1905 Taberg
    1905 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Lewis Counties come alive at the turn of the century as a landscape of timber mills and rail junctions. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through named hamlets like Empeyville East Florence PO and Taberg, or follow the industrial paths of the Lehigh Valley RR.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1939 Map of Oneida
    1939 Map of Oneida
    1939 Oneida
    1939 Print · USGS
    Madison and Oneida Counties are shown during a period of transition for New York's vital inland waterways and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Erie Canal and Old Oneida Lake Canal through settlements like Oneida Castle, Durhamville, and Verona.

  9. 1943 Map of Camden East
    1943 Map of Camden East
    1943 Camden East
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape of thriving rural hamlets and intricate river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through many rural schoolhouses and cemeteries like St Johns Cem and the Old Protestant Cem.

  10. 1943 Map of Lee Center
    1943 Map of Lee Center
    1943 Lee Center
    1943 Print · USGS
    Oneida County in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of small hamlets and rural school districts connected by the winding Fish Creek. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Lee Center, Taberg, and numerous historic burials like Hall Cem and Link Cem.

  11. 1946 Map of Oneida, 1952 Print
    1946 Map of Oneida, 1952 Print
    1946 Oneida
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1940s, the corridor between Oneida Lake and the Erie Canal was a landscape of manufacturing towns and lakeside resorts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through named landmarks like Oneida Castle, Irish Ridge Ch, and the Indian Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Sylvan Beach
    1947 Map of Sylvan Beach
    1947 Sylvan Beach
    1947 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Oneida Lake in the late 1940s showcase a landscape of canal towns and lakefront resorts. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Irish Ridge Ch, Grove Cem, and numerous schoolhouses including Maple Grove Sch.

  13. 1947 Map of Westernville
    1947 Map of Westernville
    1947 Westernville
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley in the late 1940s centers on the Delta Reservoir and the community of Westernville. Researchers can locate several family-named landmarks and local burial grounds like Rogers Cem and Polish Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1947 Map of Rome, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Rome, 1952 Print
    1947 Rome
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oneida County is captured here during the height of its industrial and military significance. Researchers can trace the paths of the Old Erie Canal, locate family roots near St Johns Cem, or study the grounds of Hamilton College.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1948 Map of Verona
    1948 Map of Verona
    1948 Verona
    1948 Print · USGS
    Oneida County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the transition between old and new transit corridors. You can trace family homesteads near Stacy Basin, locate local schools like Sand Hill Sch, and follow the path of the Erie Canal (Abandoned).

  16. 1949 Map of Oriskany
    1949 Map of Oriskany
    1949 Oriskany
    1949 Print · USGS
    Oneida County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the Mohawk River and the historic canal systems. Local historians can trace the paths of the Erie Canal, find family burial sites at Townsend Cem, and locate the Oriskany Battle Mon.

  17. 1949 Map of Rome
    1949 Map of Rome
    1949 Rome
    1949 Print · USGS
    Rome was a bustling transportation and military hub in the late 1940s, where the Mohawk River valley met the industrial age. Local historians can trace the massive Rome Air Depot, the path of the BARGE CANAL, and long-standing family locales like Wright Settlement.

  18. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Utica
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.

  19. 1955 Map of Westernville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Westernville, 1957 Print
    1955 Westernville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Oneida County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of highland farms and state forests surrounding the expansive Delta Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Lorena Sch, family cemeteries such as Welsh Cem, and the early footprint of the Jervis Test Site.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1955 Map of Verona, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Verona, 1957 Print
    1955 Verona
    1957 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's mid-century landscape is captured here as the modern thruway era begins to reshape traditional canal and rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named crossroads like Cagwin Corners or locate the Sand Plains Chapel and Hazard Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1955 Map of Camden East, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Camden East, 1957 Print
    1955 Camden East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Oneida County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of growing villages and managed woodlands along the West Branch Fish Cr. Researchers can trace old family roads and schools or locate ancestral sites at Forest Park Cem, Old Protestant Cem, or the rural crossing at Blenness Corner.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1955 Map of Rome, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Rome, 1957 Print
    1955 Rome
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Rome and its surrounding Oneida County townships are shown here during a period of significant military and industrial expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Ft Stanwix, the sprawling Griffiss Air Force Base, and rural communities such as Spencer Settlement.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1955 Map of Lee Center, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Lee Center, 1957 Print
    1955 Lee Center
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Oneida County comes to life in this mid-fifties survey of the countryside north of Rome. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous numbered schoolhouses, the Griffiss Air Force Base boundary, and old hamlets like Glenmore and Becks Grove.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1955 Map of Oriskany, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Oriskany, 1957 Print
    1955 Oriskany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley in the mid-1950s shows a dense intersection of industrial history and Cold War-era expansion. Local historians can trace the path of the Erie Canal past Oriskany or locate the U S Mil Res Floyd Test Site and the State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1955 Map of Sylvan Beach, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Sylvan Beach, 1958 Print
    1955 Sylvan Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Oneida Lake’s eastern shore comes to life mid-century, where the Erie Canal and Fish Creek intersect near growing resort communities. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Stone Sch, Irish Ridge Ch, and the grounds of Verona Beach State Park.
    4 unique versions available

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