Old Maps of LaFayette, New York for Metal Detecting

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LaFayette, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Tully
    1900 Map of Tully
    1900 Tully
    1900 Print · USGS
    In the hills south of Syracuse during the late 1890s, this area supported a network of dairy farms and rail-dependent hamlets. Genealogists can locate long-lost rural communities like Maple Grove (Case P.O.), the Onondaga Indian Reservation, and the resort grounds at Assembly Park.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of South Onondaga
    1943 Map of South Onondaga
    1943 South Onondaga
    1943 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County is captured during the mid-forties as Syracuse expands southward toward the ancestral lands of the Onondaga Indian Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate old district schools, numerous family cemeteries like Cedarvale Cem, and rural crossroads such as Lords Corners and Griffins Corners.

  3. 1943 Map of Jamesville
    1943 Map of Jamesville
    1943 Jamesville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County is captured during the mid-century as a network of hill-country villages and vital transit corridors. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous family-named landmarks like Spoor Cem, the County Penitentiary, and several school districts including Central Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Otisco Valley
    1943 Map of Otisco Valley
    1943 Otisco Valley
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central New York's glacial lake country is captured here during the early 1940s, showing the rural communities of the Tully and Otisco valleys. Genealogists can locate family burial grounds like St Patricks Cem and tracing old school districts and Salt Wells.

  5. 1943 Map of Tully, 1953 Print
    1943 Map of Tully, 1953 Print
    1943 Tully
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Onondaga and Cortland County borderlands are seen here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of upland ridges and rail-connected valley towns. Trace local ancestry through the STATE COLLEGE EXPERIMENTAL STATION, numerous rural schools, and sites like St Leos Cem and Apulia Station.

  6. 1949 Map of Jamesville
    1949 Map of Jamesville
    1949 Jamesville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of steep hills and winding valley roads. Researchers can trace the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line or locate family sites like Pioneer Cem and Onativia.

  7. 1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Map of Elmira
    1950 Elmira
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of South Onondaga, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of South Onondaga, 1956 Print
    1955 South Onondaga
    1956 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the mid-fifties is captured here as the Syracuse city line begins to meet the rural highlands and the Onondaga Indian Reservation. Researchers can trace old family locales like Baileys Settlement and Cards Corners or find defunct landmarks like the Nedrow Air Park.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Jamesville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Jamesville, 1956 Print
    1955 Jamesville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Onondaga County in the mid-1950s shows a mix of rural homesteads and industrial growth centered on the village of Jamesville. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Pioneer Cem, the County Penitentiary, and the old Onativia settlement.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Otisco Valley, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Otisco Valley, 1956 Print
    1955 Otisco Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Onondaga and Cortland Counties appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of glacial lakes and upland farms. You can trace family roots at The West Cem and Hillsdale Cem, or locate mid-century landmarks like Camp Hoover and Assembly Park.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Tully, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Tully, 1956 Print
    1955 Tully
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the Tully Valley was a blend of concentrated village life and sprawling state forestry lands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks through Apulia Station or find local landmarks like St Leo Ch and Meeker Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Tully, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Tully, 1961 Print
    1955 Tully
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central New York at the dawn of the interstate era reveals a landscape of glacial lakes and historic upland hamlets. Genealogists can trace family sites at Pioneer Cem or St Patrick Cem, while identifying rail stops like Apulia Station.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Map of Elmira
    1958 Elmira
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York Finger Lakes during the late fifties reveal a complex landscape of glacial geology and industrial growth. Researchers can trace historic transport corridors like the Erie Canal and Erie RR, or locate institutional landmarks like Cornell University.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Elmira, 1969 Print
    1962 Elmira
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region and Southern Tier are captured here during a period of industrial maturity and highway expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, the footprint of the Seneca Army Depot, and legacy rail lines through Elmira and Ithaca.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Map of Elmira
    1965 Elmira
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of deep glacial valleys and heavy rail infrastructure. Trace old railroad corridors like the Pennsylvania RR or visit landmarks like Letchworth State Park and the Seneca Army Depot.

  16. 1973 Map of South Onondaga, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of South Onondaga, 1977 Print
    1973 South Onondaga
    1977 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Syracuse meet the rural valleys of Onondaga County during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family history through several hamlets and landmarks like Baileys Settlement, Onondaga Castle, and Cedarvale Cem.

  17. 1973 Map of Jamesville, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Jamesville, 1977 Print
    1973 Jamesville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Central New York south of Syracuse in the early seventies shows a landscape of steep ridges and deep glacial valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through sites like Onativia Church, Pioneer Cemetery, and Fillmore Corner.

  18. 1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Map of Auburn
    1986 Auburn
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of deep glacial waters and significant military sites. Trace the layout of the Seneca Army Depot, find the campus of Wells College, and follow the historic Lehigh Valley RR lines.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 2010 Map of Jamesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jamesville, 2010 Print
    2010 Jamesville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Syracuse, Manlius, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Tully, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Tully, 2010 Print
    2010 Tully
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Pompey, Tully, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Otisco Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Otisco Valley, 2010 Print
    2010 Otisco Valley
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Tully, Otisco, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of South Onondaga, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of South Onondaga, 2010 Print
    2010 South Onondaga
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Syracuse, Onondaga, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Jamesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jamesville, 2013 Print
    2013 Jamesville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Syracuse, Manlius, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Tully, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Tully, 2013 Print
    2013 Tully
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Pompey, Tully, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of South Onondaga, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of South Onondaga, 2013 Print
    2013 South Onondaga
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers LaFayette, including Syracuse, Onondaga, and other nearby areas

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