Old Maps of Tioga County, New York for Metal Detecting
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Tioga County, NY maps
(171)- 1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
1893 Ithaca1960 Print · USGSThe Finger Lakes region at the end of the nineteenth century was a landscape of steep gorges and rail-connected hamlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace old property lines and rural crossroads from Ithaca to Trumbull Corner and the secluded Pony Hollow. - 1895 Map of Ithaca
1895 Ithaca1895 Print · USGSThe Finger Lakes region at the end of the nineteenth century is defined by its dramatic lakefront topography and rural hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across Ithaca, Newfield, and the high reaches of Connecticut Hill.13 unique versions available - 1900 Map of Dryden
1900 Dryden1900 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1901 Map of Apalachin
1901 Apalachin1901 Print · USGSThe Susquehanna River valley at the start of the twentieth century shows the rise of industrial towns and old riverside settlements. Researchers can trace early rail corridors like the Auburn Div or locate family homesteads near Waite Settlement and Flemingsville. - 1902 Map of Waverly
1902 Waverly1902 Print · USGSThe Chemung River valley and the Pennsylvania borderlands come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey of Tioga and Chemung counties. Genealogists and rail historians can trace defunct stations and crossroads like Van Etten Junction, Owens Mills, and the village of Wellsburg.7 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Owego
1903 Owego1903 Print · USGSTioga County at the turn of the century is defined by its busy river landings and a dense web of competing railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace old property sites near Deans Tannery, Halsey Valley, and the rural crossroads of Straits Corners.6 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Harford
1903 Harford1903 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1904 Map of Apalachin
1904 Apalachin1904 Print · USGSThe Susquehanna River valley at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by heavy rail and early industry. Genealogists can trace family names and small upland hamlets like Waite Settlement, Oakley Cors, and Newark Valley before the modern highway era.8 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
1905 Watkins Glen1905 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1906 Map of Catatonk
1906 Catatonk1906 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1923 Map of Towanda
1923 Towanda1923 Print · USGSBradford County in the early twenties shows a bustling river-and-rail landscape centered on the Susquehanna River. Researchers can trace dozens of named schools like Cebu School and Shores Hill School or locate family roots in hamlets like Bumpville and Allis Hollow. - 1926 Map of Towanda
1926 Towanda1926 Print · USGSBradford County was a landscape of concentrated rural communities and river-valley commerce during the mid-twenties. Genealogists and local historians can trace hundreds of property-level details, from the Cottonhollow School to the banks of Lake Wesauking and Wysox.4 unique versions available - 1939 Map of Sayre, 1966 Print
1939 Sayre1966 Print · USGSBradford County’s river valleys and upland farms are captured here just before the war, when the Lehigh Valley Railroad powered the bustling junction at Sayre. Researchers can trace old family sites at Ayers Crossroads, local landmarks like Luthers Mills, and several rural schools including Harkness Sch. - 1942 Map of Sayre
1942 Sayre1942 Print · USGSThe river confluence at Sayre and Athens stands as a major rail and industrial center in the years before the war. Family historians can trace rural roots through numerous upland landmarks like Harkness Cem, Riggs Ch, and the Doty Hill Sch.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Towanda, 1944 Print
1943 Towanda1944 Print · USGSTowanda and the Susquehanna River valley are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by river-rail transit and upland farming. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Pine Grove Sch to the Bald Eagle Ch. - 1943 Map of Le Raysville, 1960 Print
1943 Le Raysville1960 Print · USGSNortheastern Pennsylvania hill country is captured here during the mid-forties as it straddled the border of Bradford and Susquehanna counties. Genealogists can trace family names and small-town roots through Little Meadows, Le Raysville, and numerous country burial sites like the Centerville Cem.2 unique versions available - 1945 Map of Le Raysville
1945 Le Raysville1945 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Susquehanna and Bradford counties are captured here in the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of small farming hamlets and upland ridges. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote burial sites and schools like Fowler Hill Cem or Logan Hill Sch.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Sayre
1948 Sayre1948 Print · USGSThe twin rivers of Bradford County meet in the late 1940s, defining a landscape shaped by the Lehigh Valley railroad and valley agriculture. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Harknessburg Cem, Doty Hill Sch, and Ridgebury Chapel.3 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Willseyville, 1958 Print
1949 Willseyville1958 Print · USGSSouthern Tompkins County in the late 1940s shows a landscape of upland ridges and deep valley rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Danby Rural Cem, early schoolhouses like Belle Sch, and the rail junction at Willseyville.2 unique versions available - 1949 Map of Dryden, 1962 Print
1949 Dryden1962 Print · USGSTompkins County villages and highland farms are captured here in the late 1940s just as post-war changes began. Researchers can trace the Lehigh Valley Railroad through Dryden or locate family plots at Willow Glen Cem and Mulks Cem. - 1949 Map of Speedsville, 1966 Print
1949 Speedsville1966 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1949 Map of Harford, 1967 Print
1949 Harford1967 Print · USGSCortland County at the close of the 1940s is a landscape of deep hollows and dairy country centered on the Lehigh Valley rail line. Genealogists can locate the Birthplace of John D Rockefeller and trace rural family homesteads near Harford and Franks Corners. - 1949 Map of Lisle, 1970 Print
1949 Lisle1970 Print · USGSNorthern 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 - 1950 Map of Elmira
1950 Elmira1950 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Richford, 1952 Print
1950 Richford1952 Print · USGSTioga 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
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