Old Maps of Putnam, New York for Metal Detecting

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Putnam, 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.

  2. 1894 Map of Ticonderoga, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Ticonderoga, 1954 Print
    1894 Ticonderoga
    1954 Print · USGS
    Lake Champlain and its strategic fortifications appear here in the 1890s as a landscape of iron mining and essential rail junctions. Trace the historic grounds of Ft. Ticonderoga Ruin and the rail corridors of the Delaware and Hudson RR through Crown Point and Orwell.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  4. 1896 Map of Ticonderoga
    1896 Map of Ticonderoga
    1896 Ticonderoga
    1896 Print · USGS
    The strategic narrows of Lake Champlain and Lake George are shown here in the late nineteenth century, capturing the area's transition from military frontier to industrial corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines, steamer routes, and local landmarks like Ticonderoga Ruin, French Ch., and Burdicks Crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1902 Map of Ticonderoga
    1902 Map of Ticonderoga
    1902 Ticonderoga
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley at the start of the twentieth century is captured here in the borderlands of New York and Vermont. Researchers can trace the military grounds of Fort Ticonderoga, identify operations at the Iron Mine, and locate rural stations like Burdick Crossing.
    11 unique versions available

  8. 1927 Map of Orwell
    1927 Map of Orwell
    1927 Orwell
    1927 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Addison County reveals a landscape shaped by the Rutland Railroad and the Lake Champlain shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites from Larrabees Point to Orwell and locate rural landmarks like Hough Crossing School.

  9. 1946 Map of Benson, 1972 Print
    1946 Map of Benson, 1972 Print
    1946 Benson
    1972 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Rutland County come into focus just after World War II, showing a landscape of scattered schools and family farms. Researchers can trace local lineage through Carter Street Cem and identify old schoolhouse locations like Howard Hill Sch and Stony Point Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Benson
    1948 Map of Benson
    1948 Benson
    1948 Print · USGS
    Rutland County's lakeside and river valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by small farms and regional rail lines. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Fair View Cem, Aiken Sch, and the Delaware and Hudson RR.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Orwell
    1949 Map of Orwell
    1949 Orwell
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Vermont agricultural life is captured here along the Lake Champlain shore and the vital Rutland Railroad line. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Hough Crossing, the Larrabees Point Sta, and the Mountain View Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1952 Print
    1950 Ticonderoga
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Ticonderoga region was a vital crossroads at mid-century, where the waters of Lake George and Lake Champlain meet. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the area through landmarks like Fort Ticonderoga, St Marys Cem, and the old Lower Chilson Sch.
    9 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Ticonderoga, 1960 Print
    1950 Ticonderoga
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Champlain Valley around the Vermont and New York border comes into focus just after the war, showing a landscape defined by its historic forts and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Burdick Crossing, local schools such as Lake Sch, and old cemeteries including Lakeview Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 2023 Map of Ticonderoga, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ticonderoga, 2023 Print
    2023 Ticonderoga
    2023 Print · USGS
    The strategic waterway of La Chute and the town of Ticonderoga are shown in detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the shoreline of Lake George to find Indian Kettles, Friends Point, and the Meadow Knoll Cemetery.

  23. 2023 Map of Putnam, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Putnam, 2023 Print
    2023 Putnam
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Washington County shoreline between Lake George and Lake Champlain is captured here in detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Putnam Cem, follow the winding Military Rd, or locate old landings at Putnam Station and Gull Bay.

  24. 2024 Map of Benson, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Benson, 2024 Print
    2024 Benson
    2024 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Rutland County come to life in this contemporary survey of the Lake Champlain shoreline. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites from Benson Landing to several rural burial grounds, including Fair View Cem and Hitchcock Cem.

  25. 2024 Map of Orwell, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Orwell, 2024 Print
    2024 Orwell
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Lake Champlain shoreline meets the rolling hills of Addison County in this modern survey of Vermont's western border. Genealogists can locate numerous small burial grounds like Rich Family Cem and North Cem, or trace the rural routes connecting Orwell to East Shoreham.

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