Old Maps of Palentown, Rochester for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Palentown. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Palentown.


Palentown, Rochester maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Slide Mountain, 1961 Print
    1903 Map of Slide Mountain, 1961 Print
    1903 Slide Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and deep hollows of Ulster County are captured here at the dawn of the reservoir era. Genealogists and hikers can trace old homesteads and roads near Sundown, Lackawack, and the isolated Peekamoose Lodge.

  2. 1905 Map of Slide Mountain
    1905 Map of Slide Mountain
    1905 Slide Mountain
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Catskill high peaks meet the industrializing Rondout valley in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace old mountain outposts like Peekamoose Lodge and Sundown, or follow the New York Ontario and Western RR through Kerhonkson.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of West Shokan, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of West Shokan, 1958 Print
    1942 West Shokan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Catskill mountain foothills in the early 1940s reveal a landscape of secluded hollows and high peaks bordering the Ashokan Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace old community hubs like Samsonville, Krumville, and several rural schoolhouses such as West Shokan Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of West Shokan
    1943 Map of West Shokan
    1943 West Shokan
    1943 Print · USGS
    War-era Ulster County is defined here by the rise of the Ashokan Reservoir against the high Catskill peaks. Local historians can trace old family names and small schoolhouses like Brodhead School or visit landmarks like the Father Divine Lodge.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1969 Map of West Shokan, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of West Shokan, 1971 Print
    1969 West Shokan
    1971 Print · USGS
    The eastern Catskills meet the waters of the Ashokan Reservoir in the late 1960s. Genealogists and hikers can trace old mountain roads to Samsonville, find the Palentown Cem, or locate landmarks like High Point (Samson).
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of Monticello
    1986 Map of Monticello
    1986 Monticello
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Catskills and Shawangunk Ridge meet in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by massive reservoirs and valley towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Monticello, Ellenville, and New Paltz alongside landmarks like Mohonk Preserve and Stewart Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1997 Map of West Shokan, 2001 Print
    1997 Map of West Shokan, 2001 Print
    1997 West Shokan
    2001 Print · USGS
    The Catskill peaks and the western edge of the Ashokan Reservoir are captured here as they appeared in the late nineties. Genealogists and researchers can trace old family roads to the Palentown Cem or explore the mountain hamlets of Samsonville and West Shokan.

  13. 2023 Map of West Shokan, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of West Shokan, 2023 Print
    2023 West Shokan
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Catskill high peaks and the Ashokan watershed meet in this 2023 survey of Ulster County. Local historians can trace the roads through Watson Hollow and Samsonville or locate family sites near Palentown Cem and Brodhead.

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