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Old Maps of Dresden, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 38 historic maps of Dresden. 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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Dresden, NY maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Whitehall, 1954 Print
    1893 Map of Whitehall, 1954 Print
    1893 Whitehall
    1954 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Vermont are captured here during the peak of the canal and rail era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the transit networks of the Champlain Canal and find family-named points like Snody Dock, Benson Landing, and Howard Hill.
  4. 1895 Map of Whitehall
    1895 Map of Whitehall
    1895 Whitehall
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain valley at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by water and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the early village of Whitehall, identify old steamer routes on Lake George, and locate rural settlements like Low Hampton and Dresden Center.
  7. 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.
  10. 1898 Map of Whitehall
    1898 Map of Whitehall
    1898 Whitehall
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain and Poultney River borderlands appear here in the late nineteenth century, just as the rail-and-water shipping corridor reached its height. Genealogists and historians can trace the old docks and depots at Snody Dock, Chubbs Dock, and Putnam Station.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1902 Map of Whitehall
    1902 Map of Whitehall
    1902 Whitehall
    1902 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Vermont at the turn of the century show a region defined by the Champlain Canal and the Delaware and Hudson R.R. maritime and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Whitehall, small lakeside landings like Snody Dock, and the winding Poultney River.
    10 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 1950 Map of Putnam, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Putnam, 1952 Print
    1950 Putnam
    1952 Print · USGS
    New York’s Adirondack foothills meet the Vermont border at mid-century, spanning the high ground between two major lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside settlements of Putnam and Dresden or find old family sites like Gilletts Cem and the Swale Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Whitehall, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Whitehall, 1960 Print
    1950 Whitehall
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Washington County and the Vermont border are revealed here at a time when the lake-and-rail economy remained central. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Dresden Cem, locate the William Miller Chapel, or find the old Hooper Mine and Carver Falls Dam.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of Whitehall, 1966 Print
    1950 Map of Whitehall, 1966 Print
    1950 Whitehall
    1966 Print · USGS
    Whitehall and the New York-Vermont border appear at a post-war industrial peak where the railroad meets the Mettawee River. Trace family roots at Our Lady of Angels Cem or locate the rural Death Rock Sch and Pike Brook Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 1966 Map of Shelving Rock, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Shelving Rock, 1970 Print
    1966 Shelving Rock
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake George and the eastern Adirondacks are shown in detail during the mid-1960s, capturing the area's transition from lakeside settlements to high mountain wilderness. Trace the landings at Pilot Knob, explore the islands of Northwest Bay, or locate old interior sites like Hogtown.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1966 Map of Silver Bay, 1970 Print
    1966 Map of Silver Bay, 1970 Print
    1966 Silver Bay
    1970 Print · USGS
    Lake George shorelines and the high Adirondack interior meet in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of remote mountain ponds and lakeside landings. Trace family history at the Wardsboro Cem or explore the historic docks at Silver Bay and Huletts Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1986 Map of Ticonderoga
    1986 Map of Ticonderoga
    1986 Ticonderoga
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by Revolutionary War history and deep wilderness. Researchers can trace the Delaware and Hudson RR through the mountains or locate local landmarks like Fort Ticonderoga, St. Genevieve Cem, and the Ore Bed.
  52. 1989 Map of Ticonderoga
    1989 Map of Ticonderoga
    1989 Ticonderoga
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley and Adirondack foothills meet in the late eighties, documenting a historic borderland defined by mountain lakes and timber. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Delaware and Hudson RR or locate the Hubbardton Battlefield State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 2010 Map of Shelving Rock, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shelving Rock, 2010 Print
    2010 Shelving Rock
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Fort Ann, Bolton, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Silver Bay, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Silver Bay, 2010 Print
    2010 Silver Bay
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Bolton, Hague, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Whitehall, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Whitehall, 2011 Print
    2011 Whitehall
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Fort Ann, Whitehall, and other nearby areas
  64. 2012 Map of Putnam, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Putnam, 2012 Print
    2012 Putnam
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Hague, Putnam, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Silver Bay, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Silver Bay, 2013 Print
    2013 Silver Bay
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Bolton, Hague, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Putnam, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Putnam, 2013 Print
    2013 Putnam
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Hague, Putnam, and other nearby areas
  73. 2013 Map of Whitehall, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Whitehall, 2013 Print
    2013 Whitehall
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Dresden, including Fort Ann, Whitehall, and other nearby areas
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