Old Maps of Halfmoon, New York for Metal Detecting

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Halfmoon, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Cohoes
    1893 Map of Cohoes
    1893 Cohoes
    1893 Print · USGS
    The upper Hudson Valley and its industrial corridor come alive in the 1890s, from the streets of Cohoes to the Bemis Heights Battle Ground. Trace the original paths of the Erie Canal and Champlain Canal through Waterford and Mechanicsville.

  2. 1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Map of Schenectady
    1893 Schenectady
    1893 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the 1890s, a period when canal traffic and steam rail dominated the Mohawk Valley. Genealogists can trace family lines through villages like Niskayuna and Rexford Flats or locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry.

  3. 1895 Map of Cohoes
    1895 Map of Cohoes
    1895 Cohoes
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Mohawk river valleys at the end of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape shaped by canal trade and burgeoning rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layouts of Cohoes, Mechanicville, and the historic Battle Ground at Bemis Heights.

  4. 1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Map of Schenectady
    1895 Schenectady
    1895 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding river towns thrive in the 1890s as the railroad and canal networks reach their peak. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Vischer Ferry, explore the rail lines of the Fitchburg Railroad, or locate early structures in Rexford Flats and Scotia.

  5. 1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Map of Schenectady
    1898 Schenectady
    1898 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and the Mohawk Valley are shown in the 1890s, when the river and rail lines drove a booming industrial economy. Local historians can trace the original path of the Erie Canal and locate historic crossings like Vischer Ferry and Rexford Flats.
    8 unique versions available

  6. 1898 Map of Cohoes
    1898 Map of Cohoes
    1898 Cohoes
    1898 Print · USGS
    Upper Hudson Valley industry and transport are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century, from the confluence of the Mohawk to the hills of Pittstown. Trace the historic path of the Champlain Canal and the storied Battle Ground near Stillwater.
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1929 Map of Cohoes
    1929 Map of Cohoes
    1929 Cohoes
    1929 Print · USGS
    The industrial and revolutionary history of the Hudson Valley is clear in this late twenties survey of the river's confluence. Researchers can trace early rail stops at Stillwater Center Sta, explore the Saratoga Battlefield, or locate rural schoolhouses from School No 4 to School No 13.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1930 Map of Schenectady
    1930 Map of Schenectady
    1930 Schenectady
    1930 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley and southern Saratoga County are caught in a moment of transition in the late twenties, balancing industrial river life with rural farmsteads. Genealogists and historians can trace the Erie Canal (Abandoned) path and locate old family landmarks like Harmony Corners or Vischer Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Schenectady, 1954 Print
    1947 Map of Schenectady, 1954 Print
    1947 Schenectady
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Schenectady region in the late 1940s reveals a powerful industrial hub at the intersection of rail, river, and canal. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Erie Canal, find rural district schools, and locate old family crossroads like Groom Corners and Vischer Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Cohoes, 1968 Print
    1947 Map of Cohoes, 1968 Print
    1947 Cohoes
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Mohawk river valleys converge here in the mid-1940s, revealing a dense network of canals and early industrial railroads. Researchers can trace the Champlain Canal (Abandoned), find old rural schoolhouses, and locate landmarks like the Fire Lookout Tower and Cohoes Falls.

  11. 1948 Map of Schenectady
    1948 Map of Schenectady
    1948 Schenectady
    1948 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the late 1940s as industrial rail hubs and rural hamlets met. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Groom Corners, the Erie Canal (Abandoned), and Vischer Ferry.

  12. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.

  13. 1949 Map of Cohoes
    1949 Map of Cohoes
    1949 Cohoes
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Mohawk river valleys meet in the late 1940s at the industrial nexus of Cohoes and Troy. Local historians can trace early transport routes along the Champlain Canal, find family names near Bemis Heights, or locate old landmarks like the Fire Lookout Tower.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1949 Map of Schenectady
    1949 Map of Schenectady
    1949 Schenectady
    1949 Print · USGS
    Schenectady and its surrounding Saratoga County townships are captured here in the late 1940s as the riverfront industry and rail networks remained in full swing. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in old hamlets like Maltaville and Groom Corners or trace the historic Erie Canal (Abandoned).

  15. 1954 Map of Troy North, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Troy North, 1956 Print
    1954 Troy North
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the upper Hudson River is captured here in the mid-1950s as a hub of rail and water transport. Genealogists can trace family names at Oakwood Cemetery or explore established neighborhoods near Crescent Station and Speigletown.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1954 Map of Round Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Round Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Round Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Saratoga County's southern corridor appears here in the mid-fifties, centered on the historic villages and lakeside communities of the region. Researchers can trace family sites near East Line Union Cem, find early schools like Sch No 8, and locate the Malta Test Station.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1954 Map of Niskayuna, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Niskayuna, 1956 Print
    1954 Niskayuna
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk River valley in the mid-1950s shows the shifting landscape of upstate New York as suburban growth meets traditional canal routes. Trace the old waterway path through Vischer Ferry, locate family plots at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery, or explore the early layout of Albany Municipal Airport.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1954 Map of Mechanicville, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Mechanicville, 1956 Print
    1954 Mechanicville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mechanicville and the Upper Hudson Valley thrive as a hub of rail and water transport during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the path of the Champlain Canal, explore the grounds of Saratoga National Historical Park, and find family names in Hudson View Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1954 Map of Schenectady, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Schenectady, 1957 Print
    1954 Schenectady
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley's industrial and transit networks are in full view at mid-century, from the rail yards of Schenectady to the waters of the Erie Canal. Genealogists can locate legacy sites like Vischer Ferry, Pine Grove Cem, and numerous rural schoolhouses.

  20. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.

  22. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.

  23. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.

  24. 1978 Map of Troy North, 1982 Print
    1978 Map of Troy North, 1982 Print
    1978 Troy North
    1982 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers is captured during the late seventies, showing the industrial and residential core of the Capital Region. Researchers can trace the exact 1978 footprints of Waterford, Cohoes, and Halemoon alongside the Hudson River.

  25. 1986 Map of Albany
    1986 Map of Albany
    1986 Albany
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Capital District and the tri-state highlands come into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth meets the edge of the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and landmarks like the Watervliet Arsenal, the Bennington Battle Monument, and the grounds of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

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