Old Maps of Rochester, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Rochester. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Rochester.


Rochester, NY maps

(34)
  1. 1901 Map of Rosendale, 1961 Print
    1901 Map of Rosendale, 1961 Print
    1901 Rosendale
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Kingston, New Paltz, and other nearby areas

  2. 1903 Map of Newburg
    1903 Map of Newburg
    1903 Newburg
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Newburgh, Newburgh, and other nearby areas
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1903 Map of Rosendale
    1903 Map of Rosendale
    1903 Rosendale
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Kingston, New Paltz, and other nearby areas
    11 unique versions available

  4. 1903 Map of Slide Mountain, 1961 Print
    1903 Map of Slide Mountain, 1961 Print
    1903 Slide Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Marbletown, and other nearby areas

  5. 1904 Map of Ellenville, 1956 Print
    1904 Map of Ellenville, 1956 Print
    1904 Ellenville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wallkill, Montgomery, and other nearby areas

  6. 1905 Map of Slide Mountain
    1905 Map of Slide Mountain
    1905 Slide Mountain
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Marbletown, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1906 Map of Ellenville
    1906 Map of Ellenville
    1906 Ellenville
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wallkill, Montgomery, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1942 Map of West Shokan, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of West Shokan, 1958 Print
    1942 West Shokan
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Olive, Shandaken, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1942 Map of Lackawack, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Lackawack, 1959 Print
    1942 Lackawack
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Neversink, and other nearby areas

  10. 1942 Map of Kerhonkson, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Kerhonkson, 1959 Print
    1942 Kerhonkson
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Marbletown, and other nearby areas

  11. 1942 Map of Mohonk Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Mohonk Lake, 1959 Print
    1942 Mohonk Lake
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including New Paltz, Rosendale, and other nearby areas

  12. 1943 Map of Peekamoose Mountain
    1943 Map of Peekamoose Mountain
    1943 Peekamoose Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Neversink, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1943 Map of Gardiner
    1943 Map of Gardiner
    1943 Gardiner
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including New Paltz, Shawangunk, and other nearby areas

  14. 1943 Map of Lackawack
    1943 Map of Lackawack
    1943 Lackawack
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Neversink, and other nearby areas

  15. 1943 Map of Mohonk Lake
    1943 Map of Mohonk Lake
    1943 Mohonk Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including New Paltz, Rosendale, and other nearby areas

  16. 1943 Map of Napanoch
    1943 Map of Napanoch
    1943 Napanoch
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Shawangunk, Wawarsing, and other nearby areas

  17. 1943 Map of West Shokan
    1943 Map of West Shokan
    1943 West Shokan
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Olive, Shandaken, and other nearby areas

  18. 1943 Map of Kerhonkson
    1943 Map of Kerhonkson
    1943 Kerhonkson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Wawarsing, Marbletown, and other nearby areas

  19. 1946 Map of Newburgh, 1964 Print
    1946 Map of Newburgh, 1964 Print
    1946 Newburgh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Newburgh, Newburgh, and other nearby areas

  20. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Ramapo, Clarkstown, and other nearby areas

  21. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Ramapo, Clarkstown, and other nearby areas

  22. 1956 Map of Napanoch, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Napanoch, 1958 Print
    1956 Napanoch
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Shawangunk, Wawarsing, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1957 Map of Gardiner, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Gardiner, 1958 Print
    1957 Gardiner
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including New Paltz, Shawangunk, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Ramapo, Clarkstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Scranton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Rochester, including Ramapo, Clarkstown, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

Showing maps 1-25 of 34

Top cities near Rochester

See more

Top neighborhoods of Rochester

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Rochester?
  • What is the oldest map of Rochester?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Rochester for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Rochester?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Rochester?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Rochester?
  • Where are historical maps of Rochester sourced from?