Join Free

Old Maps of Buena Vista, Howard for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Buena Vista. 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 Buena Vista.

Buena Vista, Howard maps

(13)
  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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1954 Map of Canisteo, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Canisteo, 1956 Print
    1954 Canisteo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Steuben County rural life in the mid-fifties centered on the river valley and the vital transit corridor of the Erie RR. Researchers can trace old family lineages through numerous remote burial sites like Nicholson Cem and Johnson Cem or locate the industrial footprint of local Gas Wells.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 2010 Map of Canisteo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Canisteo, 2010 Print
    2010 Canisteo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista, including Hornellsville, Canisteo, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Canisteo, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Canisteo, 2013 Print
    2013 Canisteo
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista, including Hornellsville, Canisteo, and other nearby areas
  31. 2016 Map of Canisteo, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Canisteo, 2016 Print
    2016 Canisteo
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista, including Hornellsville, Canisteo, and other nearby areas
  34. 2019 Map of Canisteo, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Canisteo, 2019 Print
    2019 Canisteo
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista, including Hornellsville, Canisteo, and other nearby areas
  37. 2023 Map of Canisteo, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Canisteo, 2023 Print
    2023 Canisteo
    2023 Print · USGS
    Steuben County's river-carved landscape is shown here in modern detail, focusing on the communities and family landmarks along the Canisteo River. Local historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds such as McConnell Cem, Nicholson Cem, and Stephens Cem.
End of results
Showing maps 1-13 of 13

Top cities near Buena Vista

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Buena Vista?
  • What is the oldest map of Buena Vista?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Buena Vista for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Buena Vista?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Buena Vista?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Buena Vista?
  • Where are historical maps of Buena Vista sourced from?