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Old Maps of Esopus, New York for Metal Detecting

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Esopus, NY maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Rhinebeck
    1898 Map of Rhinebeck
    1898 Rhinebeck
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Hudson River valley at the close of the nineteenth century was a bustling network of rail lines and river landings. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hyde Park, find the riverside Esopus Light, or locate rail junctions like Rhinecliff.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Rosendale, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of Rosendale, 1961 Print
    1901 Rosendale
    1961 Print · USGS
    Ulster County at the dawn of the century shows a landscape in transition as the Ashokan Reservoir reshaped the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rail stops and early hamlets from Kripplebush and Whiteport to the busy docks at Wilbur.
  7. 1903 Map of Rosendale
    1903 Map of Rosendale
    1903 Rosendale
    1903 Print · USGS
    Ulster County was a hub of canal and rail transport at the turn of the century, centered on the Delaware and Hudson Canal. Genealogists can trace family footprints through historic settlements like Browns Station, Kripplebush, and Lomontville.
    11 unique versions available
  10. 1934 Map of Rhinebeck
    1934 Map of Rhinebeck
    1934 Rhinebeck
    1934 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster Counties meet along the Hudson River during the mid-1930s as the rail and river economy persists. Researchers can locate river landmarks like the Astor Tunnel and Kingston Point, or trace local roots at the Quaker Meeting House and Stone Church.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1939 Map of Rhinebeck
    1939 Map of Rhinebeck
    1939 Rhinebeck
    1939 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster Counties flank the Hudson River in the late 1930s, revealing a landscape defined by riverside rail travel and rural hamlets. Genealogists can locate numerous local landmarks including Clinton Corners, Washington Hollow, and the Kingston Point Lighthouse.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Kingston West, 1950 Print
    1942 Map of Kingston West, 1950 Print
    1942 Kingston West
    1950 Print · USGS
    The area around Kingston during the early 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by the rail lines of the New York Central and the waters of the Ashokan Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can locate specific community centers like St Johns Ch, West Hurley RR Station, and the Lower Sawkill School.
  19. 1942 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
    1942 Map of Rosendale, 1957 Print
    1942 Rosendale
    1957 Print · USGS
    Ulster County's industrial and agricultural corridors are mapped here during the early 1940s, highlighting the transition between the old canal era and modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Bergemanns Farm or find local landmarks such as Century Cement Co and All Saints Church.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Rosendale
    1943 Map of Rosendale
    1943 Rosendale
    1943 Print · USGS
    Central Ulster County is seen here during the mid-forties, capturing the industrial corridor between the Shawangunk Mountains and the Hudson. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson Canal or locate family sites like the Mollenhauer Farm and Century Cement Co.
  25. 1943 Map of Kingston West
    1943 Map of Kingston West
    1943 Kingston West
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County comes into focus as the Ashokan Reservoir and the New York Central railroad shape the valley corridor. Genealogists can trace family names at the Boice Brothers Dairy or locate old schoolhouses like the Stony Hollow School and Sawkill School.
  28. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
  37. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.
  40. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1961 Map of Hartford
    1961 Map of Hartford
    1961 Hartford
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of booming coastal cities and interior hill towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and find strategic sites like Camp Shanks and Fort Michie.
  46. 1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
    1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
    1962 Hartford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in the early sixties, as suburban growth reached into the foothills. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR and find landmarks like Camp Nathan Hale and Gillette Castle State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Scranton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Catskills are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense valley settlements from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and the rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1963 Map of Kingston East, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Kingston East, 1965 Print
    1963 Kingston East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life along the Hudson River is captured here just as the Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge transformed local travel. Genealogists can trace family names at St Marys Cemetery or locate schools like the Cardinal Farley Military Academy and Wygant Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1963 Map of Hyde Park, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Hyde Park, 1965 Print
    1963 Hyde Park
    1965 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster counties meet along the Hudson River in the early 1960s, a period defined by grand estates and numerous seminaries. Researchers can trace the grounds of the F D Roosevelt Home or locate landmarks like the Esopus Meadows Lighthouse and St James Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Rosendale, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Rosendale, 1966 Print
    1964 Rosendale
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County is captured here at the junction of the Rondout Creek and Wallkill River. Researchers can trace old industrial sites like the Binnewater quarries, find the historic Covered Bridge, or locate family sites at St Peters Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Kingston West, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Kingston West, 1966 Print
    1964 Kingston West
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ulster County shows a landscape defined by the Esopus valley and the growing city of KINGSTON. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in Old Dutch Cem or locate former schoolhouse sites like West Hurley District Sch No 8.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Scranton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey come alive in the mid-sixties as industry and recreation converge. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna RR or locate landmarks like the U S Military Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Hartford
    1965 Map of Hartford
    1965 Hartford
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here during the mid-sixties expansion of the Interstate era. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR or locate historic landmarks like West Point Military Reservation and the Merritt Parkway.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1980 Map of Kingston West, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Kingston West, 1981 Print
    1980 Kingston West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Kingston and the Esopus Creek valley are shown here in the 1980s as the region balanced its colonial roots with modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace family sites at the Old Dutch Ch Cem, the old West Hurley District Sch No 8, or along the CONRAIL line.
  73. 1980 Map of Hyde Park, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Hyde Park, 1981 Print
    1980 Hyde Park
    1981 Print · USGS
    Dutchess and Ulster counties meet along the Hudson River in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape of historic estates and religious seminaries. Genealogists can trace the Stoutenburgh Cem, locate the F D Roosevelt Home National Historic Site, or explore landmarks like Indian Rock.
    2 unique versions available
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