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Old Maps of Berkshire, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Berkshire. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 2023 Map of Lisle, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lisle, 2023 Print
    2023 Lisle
    2023 Print · USGS
    Broome County and the Tioga borderlands appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of rural hamlets and upland cemeteries. Researchers can trace family roots through hillside sites like Mount Hunger Cem and the settlement at Ketchumville.
  49. 2023 Map of Richford, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Richford, 2023 Print
    2023 Richford
    2023 Print · USGS
    Tioga County at the start of the 2020s reveals a rural landscape defined by deep creek valleys and family-named cemeteries. Genealogy researchers can trace local roots through Evergreen Cem, Brown's Settlement Cem, and the hamlet of Jenksville.
  52. 2023 Map of Speedsville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Speedsville, 2023 Print
    2023 Speedsville
    2023 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Tompkins and Tioga counties are captured in this contemporary survey of their small hamlets and high ridges. Researchers can trace family history at Caroline Center Cem or Fairfield Cem and locate landmarks along the North Country National Scenic Trl.
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