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Old Maps of Chester, New York for Metal Detecting

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Chester, NY maps

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  1. 1895 Map of North Creek
    1895 Map of North Creek
    1895 North Creek
    1895 Print · USGS
    Upper Warren County thrived as a rail-and-river corridor in the late nineteenth century, documented here just as the wilderness was formally preserved. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Pottersville to The Glen, alongside the Adirondack Delaware and Hudson RR and Loon Lake.
  4. 1897 Map of Bolton
    1897 Map of Bolton
    1897 Bolton
    1897 Print · USGS
    Lake George and the eastern Adirondacks are captured here at the peak of the steamboat era in the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace old lakeside settlements like Bolton Landing, Hague, and Sabbathday Point along the busy Steamboat Route.
  7. 1897 Map of North Creek
    1897 Map of North Creek
    1897 North Creek
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack foothills in the 1890s are defined by the Delaware and Hudson River Railroad and the upper Hudson River. Trace old connections between Pottersville, Chestertown, and Johnsburg, or locate early landmarks like Loon Lake and the Ferry near Thurman.
    10 unique versions available
  10. 1897 Map of Schroon Lake
    1897 Map of Schroon Lake
    1897 Schroon Lake
    1897 Print · USGS
    Adirondack mountain life in the late nineteenth century centers on the busy waters of Schroon Lake and the surrounding wilderness. Researchers can trace early settlements like Olmstedville and Irishtown or locate the historic Steamboat Route and remote landmarks like Lester Dam.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 1898 Map of Newcomb
    1898 Map of Newcomb
    1898 Newcomb
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack wilderness around the upper Hudson River is captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and sporting outposts like Aiden Lair, the Northwoods Club, and Tahawus.
  16. 1898 Map of Thirteenth Lake
    1898 Map of Thirteenth Lake
    1898 Thirteenth Lake
    1898 Print · USGS
    Warren County and the surrounding Adirondack peaks were defined by timber and mineral interests in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and researchers can locate the settlement at Bakers Mills and trace the paths around Moores Mine and Thirteenth Lake.
    10 unique versions available
  19. 1900 Map of Bolton
    1900 Map of Bolton
    1900 Bolton
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack lakeshore comes alive in this late nineteenth-century survey, showcasing the steamboat-era connections of Lake George. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Bolton Landing, Hague, and the remote heights of Tongue Mountain.
    13 unique versions available
  22. 1901 Map of Newcomb
    1901 Map of Newcomb
    1901 Newcomb
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack high country near the turn of the century is defined by the headwaters of the Hudson River and the small outposts of the New York interior. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprint of the Northwoods Club, the settlement at Newcomb, and the remote station at Aiden Lair.
    9 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Map of Glens Falls
    1950 Glens Falls
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Adirondacks and the Green Mountains meet in this mid-century survey of the New York and Vermont borderlands. Researchers can trace the industrial rail corridors of the Rutland RR and Delaware & Hudson RR connecting Glens Falls, Rutland, and the shores of Lake George.
  28. 1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Utica, 1951 Print
    1950 Utica
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the post-war era showcases the industrial Mohawk Valley and the pristine Adirondack interior. Researchers can trace transportation networks like the New York Central Railroad and find early Cold War sites such as Griffiss Air Force Base.
  31. 1953 Map of Schroon Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Schroon Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Schroon Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schroon Lake and the surrounding Adirondack high peaks are captured here in the early fifties before major highway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished mountain hamlets like Irishtown, Olmstedville, and St Marys Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Newcomb, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Newcomb, 1957 Print
    1954 Newcomb
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Peaks wilderness of Essex and Hamilton Counties is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the settlement of Newcomb. Researchers can trace the Old Military Road, locate the Tahawus Club, and identify mid-century retreats like Camp Che-na-wah and Aiden Lair.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Thirteenth Lake, 1957 Print
    1954 Thirteenth Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack high country near Johnsburg and Chester was defined by its mineral wealth and rail lines in the 1950s. Trace old mountain roads to Bakers Mills, see the Delaware and Hudson rail line, or find the Lookout Tower on Gore Mtn.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Glens Falls, 1968 Print
    1956 Glens Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    Upper New York and the Vermont mountains are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rugged rail-and-river network of the Northeast. Researchers can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR and Rutland RR as they wind through valley towns like Poultney and Whitehall.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Map of Utica
    1957 Utica
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack foothills are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Mohawk River corridor and the growing highway system. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the New York Central and locate communities from Lowville to Gloversville.
  46. 1958 Map of Bolton Landing, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Bolton Landing, 1960 Print
    1958 Bolton Landing
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lake George and its rugged islands are the centerpiece of this mid-century survey of the eastern Adirondacks. Local historians and genealogists can trace property locations and landing sites from Bolton Landing to Hague, including features like Union Chapel and the historic Sabbathday Point.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of North Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of North Creek, 1960 Print
    1958 North Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    Warren County’s Adirondack heartland is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the river-and-rail corridors of the upper Hudson. Trace local history through the Delaware and Hudson rail line, Pottersville hamlets, and the Pack Forest.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1959 Map of Glens Falls
    1959 Map of Glens Falls
    1959 Glens Falls
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper New York and Vermont are captured here during the late 1950s, a period of transition for these mountain communities. Researchers can trace the legacy of the region's river-and-rail economy through landmarks like Lake George, Saratoga Springs, and Killington Peak.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1962 Map of Utica
    1962 Map of Utica
    1962 Utica
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the Adirondack wilderness are captured here during the mid-century era of highway and industrial expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the New York State Thruway and local rail lines connecting Utica, Rome, and Gloversville.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Glens Falls
    1964 Map of Glens Falls
    1964 Glens Falls
    1964 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire appear here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the rail routes of the Rutland RR and find historic sites like Ticonderoga and Saratoga National Historical Park.
  61. 1964 Map of Utica
    1964 Map of Utica
    1964 Utica
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central New York and the high wilderness of the Adirondacks are captured here during the post-war era of infrastructure expansion. Researchers can trace the development of the New York State Thruway alongside historic corridors like the Oneida Lake (Barge Canal Route) and the N. Y. Central railroad.
  64. 1966 Map of Brant Lake, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Brant Lake, 1969 Print
    1966 Brant Lake
    1969 Print · USGS
    Warren County’s mountainous interior is shown in detail during the mid-sixties, centered on the long reach of Brant Lake. Local historians can trace old routes like Palisades Road and find landmarks such as the Cem near the Bolton township line.
  67. 1967 Map of Utica
    1967 Map of Utica
    1967 Utica
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central New York's industrial Mohawk Valley meets the Adirondack wilderness in the 1960s, showing the region's transition from manufacturing hubs to state-managed parklands. Trace historic settlements and sites like Griffiss Air Force Base, Colgate University, and the Lyons Falls Paper Mill.
  70. 1968 Map of Chestertown, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Chestertown, 1970 Print
    1968 Chestertown
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Adirondack landscape of the late sixties comes to life here, from the resort shores of Loon Lake to the river junction at Starbuckville. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Underwood Cem, the old Drive-in Theater, and the grounds of the Central Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1968 Map of Johnsburg, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Johnsburg, 1970 Print
    1968 Johnsburg
    1970 Print · USGS
    In the heart of the southeastern Adirondacks during the late sixties, this map shows a landscape of timbered peaks and high ponds. Researchers can find old backcountry routes like Mud Pond Trail and follow the flow of the Hudson River past Johnsburg.
    3 unique versions available
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