Old Maps of Yale, Fayette for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Yale. 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 Yale.


Yale, Fayette maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1943 Map of Geneva South
    1943 Map of Geneva South
    1943 Geneva South
    1943 Print · USGS
    Geneva and the shores of Seneca Lake are captured here during the early 1940s, highlighting the region's academic and maritime identity. Researchers can trace the footprints of Hobart College, find local family names along Snell Road, or locate rail stops like Billsboro Sta.

  3. 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

  4. 1953 Map of Geneva South, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Geneva South, 1955 Print
    1953 Geneva South
    1955 Print · USGS
    Seneca Lake and its surrounding Finger Lakes communities are shown here in the early fifties, caught between institutional growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace local lineage through Bachman Cem or map the boundaries of the Seneca Ordnance Depot and the Colleges of the Seneca.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 2023 Map of Geneva South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Geneva South, 2023 Print
    2023 Geneva South
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes shoreline near Geneva is captured here during the 2020s, showing the intersection of lakefront life and institutional history. Researchers can locate the Seneca Army Depot, Hobart & William Smith Colleges, and several rural burial grounds like Willowdale Cem.

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