Old Maps of Trenton, New York for Metal Detecting

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Trenton, 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. 1897 Map of Remsen, 1958 Print
    1897 Map of Remsen, 1958 Print
    1897 Remsen
    1958 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Herkimer Counties are shown in the late 19th century as bustling timber and transit hubs before the modernization of the canal system. Local historians can trace the vital rail junctions at Remsen and the water-powered industrial sites like Bardwell Mill and Trenton Falls.

  3. 1898 Map of Utica
    1898 Map of Utica
    1898 Utica
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was a powerhouse of industry and transport at the end of the Victorian era. Trace the path of the Erie Canal through Utica, or locate family homesteads near Barker Corners, Sheaf Corners, and Poland.

  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. 1900 Map of Utica
    1900 Map of Utica
    1900 Utica
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley was at its industrial peak at the turn of the century, anchored by the rail and canal nexus of Utica. Genealogists can trace family names through rural crossroads like Martin Corners and Brayton Corners, or follow the industrial sprawl of the Erie Canal into Ilion.
    9 unique versions available

  6. 1900 Map of Remsen
    1900 Map of Remsen
    1900 Remsen
    1900 Print · USGS
    Oneida and Herkimer Counties at the turn of the century show a landscape shaped by the rail-and-canal economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Remsen, Hinckley, and Trenton Falls or locate industrial sites such as Bardwell Mill.
    9 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1945 Map of South Trenton
    1945 Map of South Trenton
    1945 South Trenton
    1945 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at the end of the war shows a landscape of upland farms and essential early infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads like Miller Road and Cruikshank Road, or locate historic sites including Salem Church and the Broadacres Sanatorium.

  9. 1946 Map of Hinckley
    1946 Map of Hinckley
    1946 Hinckley
    1946 Print · USGS
    Upper Herkimer County in the mid-1940s is defined by the winding waters of the Hinckley Reservoir and the rural crossroads of the Adirondack foothills. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like School No. 4 and the Century Cem, or trace the old roads through Partyville Corners and Grant.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1946 Map of Remsen
    1946 Map of Remsen
    1946 Remsen
    1946 Print · USGS
    Oneida County at the mid-century reveals a landscape of Welsh chapels and early hydro-power along the West Canada Creek. Researchers can locate family sites near Trenton Barneveld P O or trace the legacy of the Baron Von Steuben Monument.

  11. 1947 Map of Remsen
    1947 Map of Remsen
    1947 Remsen
    1947 Print · USGS
    Oneida County in the late nineteen-forties shows a landscape of Welsh chapels, hydroelectric power, and deep-rooted rail history. Genealogists can trace family lines through Sixty Cem and Capel Ysaf Cem, or locate the historic Trenton Barneveld P O and Barneveld Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of North Western
    1947 Map of North Western
    1947 North Western
    1947 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's uplands and river valleys are frozen in time just after the war, showing a network of small hamlets and family farms. Local historians can trace early school sites like South Hill Sch and numerous burial grounds including PENN MTN CEM and WARD CEM.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Hinckley
    1947 Map of Hinckley
    1947 Hinckley
    1947 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the southwest Adirondacks come alive in the mid-forties, centered on the sprawling waters of Hinckley Reservoir. Researchers can trace rural life through vanished schoolhouses like School No 4 and local burials at Century Cem and Gravesville 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. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 1955 Map of North Western, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of North Western, 1957 Print
    1955 North Western
    1957 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's rural uplands are shown in detail during the mid-1950s, highlighting the transition between valley farms and state woodlands. You can locate family burial grounds like Carmichael Hill Cem and Steuben Cem or trace old school sites such as Gifford Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1955 Map of South Trenton, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of South Trenton, 1957 Print
    1955 South Trenton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Utica meet the rising hills of Oneida County in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by both water and wire. Researchers can trace historic family corridors along Stage Road, locate Salem Ch, or find the grounds of the Broadacres Sanatorium.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 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

  20. 1955 Map of Remsen, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Remsen, 1957 Print
    1955 Remsen
    1957 Print · USGS
    Oneida County's landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of the New York Central rail lines and the waters of West Canada Creek. Genealogists can locate many local burial sites and churches, including Capel Isaf Cemetery, Enlli Ch Cemetery, and Penn-Y-Bryn Church.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Utica
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.

  22. 1962 Map of Utica
    1962 Map of Utica
    1962 Utica
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack wilderness are captured here during the mid-century era of highway and industrial expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the New York State Thruway and local rail lines connecting Utica, Rome, and Gloversville.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1964 Map of Utica
    1964 Map of Utica
    1964 Utica
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the high wilderness of the Adirondacks are captured here during the post-war era of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the development of the New York State Thruway alongside historic corridors like the Oneida Lake (Barge Canal Route) and the N. Y. Central railroad.

  24. 1967 Map of Utica
    1967 Map of Utica
    1967 Utica
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central New York's industrial Mohawk Valley meets the Adirondack wilderness in the 1960s, showing the region's transition from manufacturing hubs to state-managed parklands. Trace historic settlements and sites like Griffiss Air Force Base, Colgate University, and the Lyons Falls Paper Mill.

  25. 1983 Map of South Trenton
    1983 Map of South Trenton
    1983 South Trenton
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural highlands of Oneida County meet the growing suburbs of Utica in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family history through South Trenton and Holland Patent, or locate lost landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Horatio Mall.

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