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Hector, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
    1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
    1893 Ithaca
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of steep gorges and rail-connected hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property lines and rural crossroads from Ithaca to Trumbull Corner and the secluded Pony Hollow.
  4. 1895 Map of Ithaca
    1895 Map of Ithaca
    1895 Ithaca
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its dramatic lakefront topography and rural hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across Ithaca, Newfield, and the high reaches of Connecticut Hill.
    13 unique versions available
  7. 1898 Map of Watkins Glen, 1961 Print
    1898 Map of Watkins Glen, 1961 Print
    1898 Watkins Glen
    1961 Print · USGS
    Steamboat routes and competing rail lines define the Schuyler County landscape at the close of the nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early rail stops at Rock Stream Station, the heights of Watkins Hill, and vanished post offices like Barnes P. O.
  10. 1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Map of Watkins
    1901 Watkins
    1901 Print · USGS
    Schuyler County at the turn of the century centered on the bustling rail-and-canal nexus of the southern Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact 1901 locations of Watkins, Montour Falls, and rural post offices like Barnes P. O.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 1902 Map of Genoa
    1902 Map of Genoa
    1902 Genoa
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region thrived on water and rail transport at the turn of the century, centered on the transit hub of Cayuga Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the early Steamboat Route and find historic sites like Wells College and Taughannic Falls.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1902 Map of Ovid
    1902 Map of Ovid
    1902 Ovid
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the turn of the century shows a landscape tied together by steamboats and competing rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprints of Cascade Mills or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R. R. through villages like Ovid and Lodi.
    9 unique versions available
  19. 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Watkins Glen
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured at the start of the century, showing a landscape defined by deep glens and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Northern Central RR through Watkins or locate family sites near Burdett and Horseheads.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Dundee, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Dundee, 1957 Print
    1942 Dundee
    1957 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Seneca Lake appear in the early 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by parallel rail lines and lakeside landings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Dundee, the grounds of Lakemont Academy, and the routes of the New York Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Lodi, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Lodi, 1960 Print
    1942 Lodi
    1960 Print · USGS
    Seneca and Schuyler counties are seen here in the early 1940s, as the rural Finger Lakes landscape was defined by family-named crossroads and lakeside rail depots. Researchers can trace ancestral farmstead locations near Cat Elbow Corner, Bumpus Corners, and the historic Round Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1942 Map of Trumansburg, 1960 Print
    1942 Map of Trumansburg, 1960 Print
    1942 Trumansburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The western shore of Cayuga Lake during the early years of the war shows a landscape of busy rail lines and lakeside landings. Researchers can trace family roots at Grove Cemetery or explore the rural layout of Trumansburg, Podunk, and Halseyville.
  31. 1943 Map of Trumansburg
    1943 Map of Trumansburg
    1943 Trumansburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Cayuga Lake come alive in this wartime survey, showing the agricultural heartland between Seneca and Tompkins Counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like St James Cem, School No 24, and the lakeside landings at Bergen Beach.
  34. 1943 Map of Dundee
    1943 Map of Dundee
    1943 Dundee
    1943 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Seneca Lake and the village of Dundee are captured here during the Second World War. Genealogists can trace family names and properties near Lakemont Academy, Hillside Cemetery, and the rail stops at Randall Crossing.
  37. 1943 Map of Lodi
    1943 Map of Lodi
    1943 Lodi
    1943 Print · USGS
    Seneca County's eastern shores and upland farms are captured here during the 1940s, showing the region's transition from lakeside rails to high ridge pastures. Genealogists can locate specific rural properties near Lodi Center, East Steamburg, and the Round Schoolhouse.
  40. 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
  43. 1950 Map of Burdett, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Burdett, 1952 Print
    1950 Burdett
    1952 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of Seneca Lake in the early 1950s reveal a landscape of deep glens and thriving hillside hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties near Logan Cem, the Dolphburgh Sch, and the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Mecklenburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Mecklenburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Mecklenburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    The upland terrain of Tompkins and Schuyler Counties is documented here during the early fifties, centering on the crossroads at Mecklenburg. Researchers can trace old family sites and road networks near Bostwick Corners, the Mecklenburg Cem, and the headwaters of Taughannock Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Reading Center, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Reading Center, 1964 Print
    1950 Reading Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    The western banks of Seneca Lake come alive in the early 1950s, showing a landscape defined by deep ravines and lakeside salt works. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from Gingerbread Corners to Reading Center, alongside old rail stops like Barnes Sta.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 1969 Map of Mecklenburg, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Mecklenburg, 1971 Print
    1969 Mecklenburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes highlands in the late sixties come alive in this survey of the Schuyler and Tompkins county line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and vanished landmarks like Chicken Coop Road, Enfield Sch, and the Willis Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1970 Map of Trumansburg, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Trumansburg, 1974 Print
    1970 Trumansburg
    1974 Print · USGS
    The western Cayuga Lake shoreline and the village of Trumansburg are shown here as they appeared in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley RR, locate the Nun-Dak-Et Airfield, and find small settlements like Podunk and Waterburg.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Map of Elmira
    1986 Elmira
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes regions meet in this mid-eighties survey of the river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Forest Lawn Memorial Park or locate homesteads near Breesport and Newark Valley.
  70. 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
  73. 1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Elmira, 1993 Print
    1992 Elmira
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes and Southern Tier regions are captured in the early nineties as industrial hubs like Elmira and Endicott thrived alongside university life in Ithaca. Genealogists and researchers can trace the CONRAIL rail corridors, family hilltops such as Hornby Hill, and the extensive Newtown Battlefield Reservation.
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