Old Maps of Orange, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 35 historic maps of Orange. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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


Orange, NY maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1903 Map of Hammondsport
    1903 Map of Hammondsport
    1903 Hammondsport
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region at the dawn of the twentieth century is defined here by the busy docks of Hammondsport and the deep waters of Keuka Lake. Researchers can trace the early Steamboat Route and a dense network of upland hamlets like Catawba and Wayne Four Corners.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1953 Map of Wayne, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Wayne, 1954 Print
    1953 Wayne
    1954 Print · USGS
    The lakeside communities of Schuyler County are pictured in the early fifties, anchored by the waters of Waneta Lake and Lamoka Lake. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Tyrone Union Cemetery, Waneta Lake Chapel, and the curious crossing at Gingerbread Corners.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1953 Map of Bradford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bradford, 1955 Print
    1953 Bradford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Schuyler and Steuben Counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of valley farms and upland forests. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites like Old Sugar Hill Cem and Maltby Cem, or locate local landmarks like the Star District Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Beaver Dams, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Beaver Dams, 1955 Print
    1953 Beaver Dams
    1955 Print · USGS
    Schuyler and Chemung counties are seen here in the early 1950s, centered on the railroad corridor and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace family history through local landmarks like Savory Cem, Catlin Center Sch, and the New York Central line at Beaver Dams.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 1986 Map of Hornell
    1986 Map of Hornell
    1986 Hornell
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region thrive in the 1980s as rail and river corridors link Hornell to Corning. Trace local heritage through landmarks like Alfred University, the Veterans Adm Center, and the shores of Keuka Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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.

  16. 2010 Map of Reading Center, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Reading Center, 2010 Print
    2010 Reading Center
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Hector, Dix, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Beaver Dams, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beaver Dams, 2010 Print
    2010 Beaver Dams
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Dix, Catlin, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Wayne, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wayne, 2010 Print
    2010 Wayne
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Jerusalem, Tyrone, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Bradford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bradford, 2010 Print
    2010 Bradford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Campbell, Hornby, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Reading Center, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Reading Center, 2013 Print
    2013 Reading Center
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Hector, Dix, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Beaver Dams, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Beaver Dams, 2013 Print
    2013 Beaver Dams
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Dix, Catlin, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Bradford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Bradford, 2013 Print
    2013 Bradford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Campbell, Hornby, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Wayne, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wayne, 2013 Print
    2013 Wayne
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Jerusalem, Tyrone, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Reading Center, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Reading Center, 2016 Print
    2016 Reading Center
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Hector, Dix, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of Wayne, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wayne, 2016 Print
    2016 Wayne
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Orange, including Jerusalem, Tyrone, and other nearby areas

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