Old Maps of Ward 2, Ithaca for Hiking & Exploration

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Ward 2, Ithaca maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
    1893 Map of Ithaca, 1960 Print
    1893 Ithaca
    1960 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1895 Map of Ithaca
    1895 Map of Ithaca
    1895 Ithaca
    1895 Print · USGS
    The 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

  3. 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. 1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Map of Watkins Glen
    1905 Watkins Glen
    1905 Print · USGS
    The 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

  5. 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.

  6. 1949 Map of Ithaca West, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Ithaca West, 1952 Print
    1949 Ithaca West
    1952 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Cayuga Lake and the hills above Ithaca appear here just after the war, showing a landscape of deep glens and early aviation. Trace family roots at Quaker Settlement or explore the mid-century grounds of the I O O F Orphanage and Lucifer Falls.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Ithaca East, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Ithaca East, 1956 Print
    1949 Ithaca East
    1956 Print · USGS
    The area surrounding Ithaca in the late 1940s shows the growth of Cornell University alongside long-established farming communities. Genealogists can trace family lines through sites like Brooktondale, Ellis Hollow Cem, and the Catskill Turnpike.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1951 Map of Ithaca East
    1951 Map of Ithaca East
    1951 Ithaca East
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County highlands are documented here during the early fifties, showing the university campus and its neighboring hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names at East Lawn Cemetery or follow the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley.

  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 Ithaca West, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ithaca West, 1971 Print
    1969 Ithaca West
    1971 Print · USGS
    The western reaches of Ithaca and the southern tip of Cayuga Lake are captured here in the late sixties. Researchers can trace family history through old sites like Quaker Ch, Inlet Valley Cem, and the many hamlets at Krum Corner and Duboise Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1969 Map of Ithaca East, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Ithaca East, 1972 Print
    1969 Ithaca East
    1972 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County highlands reached a peak of academic and infrastructure growth in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Cornell University, the Lehigh Valley rail route, and old burial grounds like East Lawn Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1978 Map of Ithaca West, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Ithaca West, 1979 Print
    1978 Ithaca West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the western shores of Cayuga Lake are shown here in the late seventies as the city edges toward rural upland corners. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Quaker Settlement, Hayt Corner, and several historic burying grounds such as Calvary Cem.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 2023 Map of Ithaca West, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ithaca West, 2023 Print
    2023 Ithaca West
    2023 Print · USGS
    The steep western hills of the Finger Lakes region are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace old family burial sites like Budd Cem and Rolfe Cem or explore the settlement patterns at Jacksonville and Applegate Corner.

  19. 2023 Map of Ithaca East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ithaca East, 2023 Print
    2023 Ithaca East
    2023 Print · USGS
    Ithaca and the surrounding Tompkins County uplands are captured here during a phase of contemporary academic and suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Cornell University or locate family sites at East Lawn Cem and South Hill Cem.

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