Old Maps of Berkshire, New York for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 30 historic maps of Berkshire. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Berkshire, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Dryden
    1900 Map of Dryden
    1900 Dryden
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Finger Lakes region comes to life in the late nineteenth century as the rail networks of the Lehigh Valley RR and the CAYUGA DIVISION expand through the valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through the hill settlements of Caroline Center, South Danby, and the early grounds of Cornell University.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1903 Map of Harford
    1903 Map of Harford
    1903 Harford
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier of New York at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by deep valleys and the competing paths of the Lehigh Valley and Lackawanna railroads. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and hamlets like Harford Mills, Nanticoke, and Hunts Corners.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1906 Map of Catatonk
    1906 Map of Catatonk
    1906 Catatonk
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier and Finger Lakes foothills are shown here at the peak of the rail era, before the expansion of modern highways. Genealogists can locate family lands near Slaterville Springs, trace the Lehigh Valley RR, or find early sites like White Church.

  4. 1949 Map of Speedsville, 1966 Print
    1949 Map of Speedsville, 1966 Print
    1949 Speedsville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Tompkins and Tioga county line in the late 1940s was a landscape of high ridges and deep hollows centered on the village of Speedsville. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations along the Catskill Turnpike or find sites like School No 6 and the Padlock Lookout Tower.

  5. 1949 Map of Lisle, 1970 Print
    1949 Map of Lisle, 1970 Print
    1949 Lisle
    1970 Print · USGS
    Northern Broome County is shown here in the late 1940s, centered on the river valley around Lisle. Researchers can trace old family lands near Glen Aubrey, the path of the Catskill Turnpike, and rail activity along the Delaware Lackawanna & Western.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1950 Map of Richford, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Richford, 1952 Print
    1950 Richford
    1952 Print · USGS
    Tioga County's rural valleys and high ridges are captured here in the early fifties, as the Lehigh Valley railroad still defined local commerce. Genealogists can trace family holdings near Evergreen Cem, Highland Chapel, and the hamlet of East Richford.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Lisle
    1951 Map of Lisle
    1951 Lisle
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Broome County hills and the Tioughnioga River valley are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of small hamlets and high ridges. Researchers can trace historic routes like the Catskill Turnpike and locate family landmarks in Ketchumville, Glen Aubrey, and Center Lisle.

  9. 1951 Map of Speedsville
    1951 Map of Speedsville
    1951 Speedsville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Tompkins and Tioga county lines meet in this early 1950s survey of the hill country south of Ithaca. Researchers can trace historic travel routes like the Catskill Turnpike or locate rural landmarks including St Marys Ch, Padlock Lookout Tower, and School No 6.

  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. 1969 Map of Speedsville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Speedsville, 1971 Print
    1969 Speedsville
    1971 Print · USGS
    The hills of Tompkins and Tioga Counties are shown here during the late 1960s, a landscape defined by state forestry and small valley settlements. Trace local history through the streets of Speedsville or find landmarks like the Padlock Lookout Tower and St Marys Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 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.

  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 Speedsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Speedsville, 2010 Print
    2010 Speedsville
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural uplands of the Southern Tier are documented here during the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of state forests and quiet valley hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can locate many historic burial sites, such as Speedsville Cemetery and Woodbridge Cemetery, alongside landmarks like Padlock Lookout Tower.

  17. 2010 Map of Richford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Richford, 2010 Print
    2010 Richford
    2010 Print · USGS
    The valley of East Branch Owego Creek centers this early 21st-century portrait of Tioga County life. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Railroad Avenue Cemetery, East Berkshire, and the hamlet of Jenksville.

  18. 2010 Map of Lisle, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lisle, 2010 Print
    2010 Lisle
    2010 Print · USGS
    Broome County at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of hilltop farms and creek-side hamlets. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family names through landmarks like Mount Hunger Cemetery and the rural settlements of Ketchumville and Glen Aubrey.

  19. 2013 Map of Richford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Richford, 2013 Print
    2013 Richford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Tioga County's rural northern reaches are mapped here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of deep valleys and family-named ridges. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial sites including Evergreen Cem, Glen Hope Cem, and the Holcombville Church Cem.

  20. 2013 Map of Speedsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Speedsville, 2013 Print
    2013 Speedsville
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Southern Tier highlands come into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey of rural hamlets and creek valleys. Researchers can trace family history at the Speedsville Cem, explore the environs of Shindagin Hollow, or locate the Padlock Lookout Tower.

  21. 2013 Map of Lisle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lisle, 2013 Print
    2013 Lisle
    2013 Print · USGS
    Broome County and the northern Nanticoke Valley are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by narrow valleys and highland farms. Genealogists can trace family lines through several rural burial sites, including Ketchumville Cem and Glen Aubrey Cem.

  22. 2016 Map of Lisle, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Lisle, 2016 Print
    2016 Lisle
    2016 Print · USGS
    Broome and Tioga counties are captured in this modern survey of the New York Southern Tier, showing the traditional upland settlements and valley corridors. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Ketchumville Cem, Manningville, and Nanticoke.

  23. 2016 Map of Richford, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Richford, 2016 Print
    2016 Richford
    2016 Print · USGS
    Tioga County in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape defined by traditional valley settlements and numerous small burial grounds. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Evergreen Cem and Railroad Avenue Cem near the hamlets of Richford and Berkshire.

  24. 2016 Map of Speedsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Speedsville, 2016 Print
    2016 Speedsville
    2016 Print · USGS
    The hills and hollows along the Tompkins and Tioga County line are mapped here in the modern era, showing the enduring rural character of the Southern Tier. Researchers can locate several family and community burial sites, including the Blair Family Plot, Goodrich Hill Cemetery, and the village of Speedsville.

  25. 2019 Map of Richford, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Richford, 2019 Print
    2019 Richford
    2019 Print · USGS
    Upper Tioga County's valley settlements and high ridges are shown here in recent detail. Genealogists and historians can locate family burial sites like Evergreen Cem and Brown's Settlement Cem while tracing the waters of East Branch Owego Creek.

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