Old Maps of Hornby, New York for Metal Detecting

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Hornby, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Elmira
    1895 Map of Elmira
    1895 Elmira
    1895 Print · USGS
    Chemung County and the northern Pennsylvania border appear as a thriving rail hub in the 1890s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Elmira, the important rail junctions at State Line Junction, and family-named landmarks like Hawley Hill.
    10 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1914 Map of Corning
    1914 Map of Corning
    1914 Corning
    1914 Print · USGS
    Steuben County is a thriving rail and river hub during the early twentieth century, centered on the strategic confluence at Painted Post. Genealogists and local historians can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, including French's Mill, Lumber City School, and the remote Liberty Pole School.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Corning
    1944 Map of Corning
    1944 Corning
    1944 Print · USGS
    Steuben County was a vital rail and river junction during the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace an incredible density of rural landmarks, from Frenchs Mill to the many country schoolhouses like Lumber City Sch and Liberty Pole Sch.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1953 Map of Corning, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Corning, 1955 Print
    1953 Corning
    1955 Print · USGS
    Corning and the Chemung River valley are captured in the early fifties at the height of their industrial and rail importance. Researchers can trace the layout of historic wards and school districts, locating sites like Painted Post, Gang Mills, and the County Courthouse.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Big Flats, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Big Flats, 1955 Print
    1953 Big Flats
    1955 Print · USGS
    Big Flats and the Chemung River valley are shown in detail during the early fifties, a time when rail travel still dominated the local corridor. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing landmarks like the Rural Home Cem, Fisherville, and several neighborhood schools including Farr Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
    1953 Map of Elmira, 1961 Print
    1953 Elmira
    1961 Print · USGS
    Chemung County and the Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here in the early fifties, showing the industrial pulse of the river valley. Trace family roots through numerous district schools like Quackenbush Sch and burial grounds such as Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1969 Map of Corning, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Corning, 1971 Print
    1969 Corning
    1971 Print · USGS
    Corning and the Chemung River valley are shown here in the late sixties as the region’s industrial and transport networks remained at their peak. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at St Marys Cem or locate the old Erwin Valley Sch and Gang Mills settlement.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1969 Map of Big Flats, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Big Flats, 1971 Print
    1969 Big Flats
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Chemung River valley is captured here in the late sixties as industrial rail lines and modern aviation transformed the region. Researchers can trace family sites at Rural Home Cem, explore the PENN CENTRAL rail corridor, or locate old crossroads like Smith Corners.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 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.

  20. 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

  21. 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.

  22. 2010 Map of Big Flats, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Flats, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Flats
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornby, including Big Flats, Corning, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Beaver Dams, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Beaver Dams, 2010 Print
    2010 Beaver Dams
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornby, including Dix, Catlin, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of Bradford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bradford, 2010 Print
    2010 Bradford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornby, including Campbell, Orange, and other nearby areas

  25. 2010 Map of Corning, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Corning, 2010 Print
    2010 Corning
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornby, including Corning, Erwin, and other nearby areas

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