Old Maps of Ontario County, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 180 historic maps of Ontario County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ontario County.


Ontario County, NY maps

(180)
  1. 1899 Map of Palmyra, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Palmyra, 1956 Print
    1899 Palmyra
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wayne County is shown here at the turn of the century, characterized by a unique landscape of glacial hills and a bustling canal-and-rail corridor. Researchers can trace the early paths of the Barge Canal and locate landmarks like Mormon Hill and Pigeon Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Macedon
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Wayne counties thrive at the intersection of water and rail transport at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the original paths of the Erie Canal and locate long-standing settlements like Despatch, Fairport, and Webster.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Naples, 1956 Print
    1900 Map of Naples, 1956 Print
    1900 Naples
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of steep ridges and rail-dependent valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the vanished tracks of the Kanona and Prattsburg R.R. or locate old community centers like Barker Church and Ingleside.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Map of Canandaigua, 1961 Print
    1900 Canandaigua
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ontario County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the steam-era commerce of the Finger Lakes. Genealogists can trace family connections to rural hubs like Baptist Hill, follow the Steamboat Route on Canandaigua Lake, or locate family farms near Thompson Cor and Mertensia.

  5. 1901 Map of Honeoye, 1954 Print
    1901 Map of Honeoye, 1954 Print
    1901 Honeoye
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century was a bustling corridor of milling and rail transit. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the intricate routes of the Lehigh Valley and Erie RR between settlements like Honeoye Falls and Richmond Mills.

  6. 1902 Map of Geneva
    1902 Map of Geneva
    1902 Geneva
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the dawn of the twentieth century was a bustling corridor of canals and competing railroads. Trace the intricate Steamboat Route on Seneca Lake and locate old stations like Billsboro Sta. and Reeder.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1902 Map of Clyde
    1902 Map of Clyde
    1902 Clyde
    1902 Print · USGS
    Upper New York state at the turn of the century shows a dense network of competing rail and water routes. Trace the path of the Erie Canal and find defunct stretches like the Erie Canal (Abandoned) alongside the Clyde River.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1902 Map of Phelps
    1902 Map of Phelps
    1902 Phelps
    1902 Print · USGS
    Ontario and Yates counties are shown here at a peak of rail-driven prosperity in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous hamlets and junctions like Clifton Springs, Oaks Corners, and Halls Corners, or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R.R.
    7 unique versions available

  9. 1902 Map of Palmyra
    1902 Map of Palmyra
    1902 Palmyra
    1902 Print · USGS
    Central Wayne County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Erie Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Genealogists can trace family names and small hamlets from Mormon Hill to the busy canal docks at Newark and Port Gibson.
    7 unique versions available

  10. 1902 Map of Wayland, 1954 Print
    1902 Map of Wayland, 1954 Print
    1902 Wayland
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape of steep ridges and critical rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Erie RR through Dansville or locate smaller settlements like Perkinsville and Springwater.

  11. 1903 Map of Naples
    1903 Map of Naples
    1903 Naples
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by deep valleys and essential transit routes. Trace the old STEAMBOAT ROUTE on Canandaigua Lake or locate early industrial sites like the Naples Tannery and Barker Church.
    7 unique versions available

  12. 1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Map of Canandaigua
    1903 Canandaigua
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the dawn of the century, defined by a bustling network of railroads and steamboat traffic. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks at Baptist Hill, Mc Millen Corners, and lakefront points like Cottage City.
    7 unique versions available

  13. 1904 Map of Wayland
    1904 Map of Wayland
    1904 Wayland
    1904 Print · USGS
    The western Finger Lakes region in the early 1900s was a bustling corridor of industry and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grid of Dansville, the milling operations at Stones Falls Mill, and the shores of Hemlock Lake.
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1904 Map of Honeoye
    1904 Map of Honeoye
    1904 Honeoye
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived at the start of the century as a vital rail and milling corridor. Researchers can trace the path of the Electric R. R. and locate family landmarks like Jakman Hill or the old milling sites at Richmond Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1913 Map of Naples
    1913 Map of Naples
    1913 Naples
    1913 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape of deep waters and steep ridges connected by steam and rail. Trace the historic Steamboat Route on Canandaigua Lake and follow the rail lines to Naples or Prattsburg.

  16. 1932 Map of Fairport
    1932 Map of Fairport
    1932 Fairport
    1932 Print · USGS
    Monroe County's canal and rail corridor is captured here in the early 1930s, showing the vital intersection of the Barge Canal and major rail lines. Genealogists can locate family-named roads and numerous rural schools like School No 5 near Egypt.

  17. 1934 Map of Fairport
    1934 Map of Fairport
    1934 Fairport
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was undergoing significant planning and growth in the early thirties as the canal and rail lines shaped the Rochester suburbs. Trace the locations of historic rural schoolhouses, the Bushnell Basin Guard Gate, and the South Perinton Ch.

  18. 1934 Map of Honeoye Falls
    1934 Map of Honeoye Falls
    1934 Honeoye Falls
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County and the surrounding valleys are shown here in the 1930s, centered on the village of Honeoye Falls. Local historians can trace early school districts and family plots at Quaker Cem, Graves Cem, and the old rail hub at Rochester Junction.

  19. 1942 Map of Springwater
    1942 Map of Springwater
    1942 Springwater
    1942 Print · USGS
    In the early 1940s, the Finger Lakes region remained a patchwork of high-elevation farms and valley settlements. Genealogists can trace family names across Tabor Hill and locate long-standing institutions like School No 19 and Mt Vernon Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1942 Map of Naples
    1942 Map of Naples
    1942 Naples
    1942 Print · USGS
    Steuben County was a hub of rail traffic and valley farming in the early 1940s. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous local landmarks, including Flint Hill Cem, the Flischman Ch, and the dual lines of the Erie RR and D L & W RR.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1942 Map of Honeoye
    1942 Map of Honeoye
    1942 Honeoye
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region comes to life in the early 1940s as lakeside settlements and hill-country farms define the local landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Short Cem, old school districts, and the path of the Lehigh Valley railroad through Hemlock.

  22. 1942 Map of Prattsburg
    1942 Map of Prattsburg
    1942 Prattsburg
    1942 Print · USGS
    Steuben and Yates counties are documented here during the early war years, showing a landscape of upland farms and deep creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Segar Cem, School No 10, and the Italy-Naples Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1942 Map of Victor
    1942 Map of Victor
    1942 Victor
    1942 Print · USGS
    Ontario County during the early 1940s reveals a landscape defined by the convergence of the Lehigh Valley and New York Central railroads. You can trace early family settlements and rural centers like Ionia, East Bloomfield, and the historic burial grounds at French Cem or Dibble Cem.

  24. 1942 Map of Bristol Springs
    1942 Map of Bristol Springs
    1942 Bristol Springs
    1942 Print · USGS
    In the uplands of Ontario County during the early 1940s, this landscape shows a network of hilltop farms and valley settlements before post-war changes. Researchers can locate several numbered schoolhouses, the Hunt Hollow Cem, and the LEHIGH VALLEY railroad line near Naples.

  25. 1942 Map of Middlesex
    1942 Map of Middlesex
    1942 Middlesex
    1942 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Canandaigua Lake and the village of Middlesex are captured here during the early war years. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley rail line, find several rural burial grounds like Cove Cem, and locate numerous district schools.
    4 unique versions available

Showing maps 1-25 of 180

Top cities of Ontario County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Ontario County?
  • What is the oldest map of Ontario County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Ontario County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Ontario County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Ontario County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Ontario County?
  • Where are historical maps of Ontario County sourced from?