Old Maps of Hornell, New York for Metal Detecting

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Hornell, NY maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Hornell, 1962 Print
    1915 Map of Hornell, 1962 Print
    1915 Hornell
    1962 Print · USGS
    Steuben County was a bustling rail hub when this survey was conducted, featuring a dense network of steam and electric lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Babcock School and Eells School, alongside rural settlements such as Arkport and Haskinville.

  2. 1918 Map of Hornell
    1918 Map of Hornell
    1918 Hornell
    1918 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river corridor of Steuben County comes alive in the years following the Great War. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country school sites like Dutch Street School and rail hubs from Arkport to Canisteo.
    6 unique versions available

  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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1965 Map of Arkport, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Arkport, 1967 Print
    1965 Arkport
    1967 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Canisteo River valley come to life in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by rail transport and flood control. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Dotys Corners, the Grange Hall, and the marshy expanse of The Muck.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1965 Map of Hornell, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Hornell, 1967 Print
    1965 Hornell
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Canisteo River valley is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial activity as the Erie Lackawanna railroad winds through the city. Researchers can trace neighborhood development near St Marys Cem or locate the rural crossroads of Bishopville and Hartsville Center.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1978 Map of Hornell
    1978 Map of Hornell
    1978 Hornell
    1978 Print · USGS
    Steuben County was a bustling valley hub in the late seventies, defined by its rail corridor and the newly developed Almond Lake. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and parish life through St Marys Cemetery, Hartsville Church, and the Columbian School.

  10. 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

  11. 2010 Map of Arkport, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Arkport, 2010 Print
    2010 Arkport
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Hornellsville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Hornell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hornell, 2010 Print
    2010 Hornell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Alfred, Hornellsville, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Hornell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hornell, 2013 Print
    2013 Hornell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Alfred, Hornellsville, and other nearby areas

  14. 2013 Map of Arkport, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Arkport, 2013 Print
    2013 Arkport
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Hornellsville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  15. 2016 Map of Hornell, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hornell, 2016 Print
    2016 Hornell
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Alfred, Hornellsville, and other nearby areas

  16. 2016 Map of Arkport, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Arkport, 2016 Print
    2016 Arkport
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Hornellsville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  17. 2019 Map of Hornell, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hornell, 2019 Print
    2019 Hornell
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Alfred, Hornellsville, and other nearby areas

  18. 2019 Map of Arkport, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Arkport, 2019 Print
    2019 Arkport
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Hornell, including Hornellsville, Dansville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2023 Map of Arkport, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Arkport, 2023 Print
    2023 Arkport
    2023 Print · USGS
    Steuben County and the surrounding uplands are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of deep hollows and high ridges. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Doty's Corners Cem, Burns Cem, and Oak Hill Cem.

  20. 2023 Map of Hornell, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hornell, 2023 Print
    2023 Hornell
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Hornell and its surrounding valleys are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the settled corridor along the Canisteo River. Researchers can trace family history through a high density of burial sites like Amos White Cem and Rural Cem.

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