Join Free

Old Maps of Lyons, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Lyons. 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 Lyons.

Lyons, NY maps

(21)
  1. 1899 Map of Palmyra, 1956 Print
    1899 Map of Palmyra, 1956 Print
    1899 Palmyra
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wayne County is shown here at the turn of the century, characterized by a unique landscape of glacial hills and a bustling canal-and-rail corridor. Researchers can trace the early paths of the Barge Canal and locate landmarks like Mormon Hill and Pigeon Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1902 Map of Clyde
    1902 Map of Clyde
    1902 Clyde
    1902 Print · USGS
    Upper New York state at the turn of the century shows a dense network of competing rail and water routes. Trace the path of the Erie Canal and find defunct stretches like the Erie Canal (Abandoned) alongside the Clyde River.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Palmyra
    1902 Map of Palmyra
    1902 Palmyra
    1902 Print · USGS
    Central Wayne County at the turn of the century shows a landscape defined by the Erie Canal and a dense network of early railroads. Genealogists can trace family names and small hamlets from Mormon Hill to the busy canal docks at Newark and Port Gibson.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Lyons
    1943 Map of Lyons
    1943 Lyons
    1943 Print · USGS
    The village of Lyons and its neighboring hamlets are captured in the early 1940s during a period of transition for the historic Erie Canal. Researchers can trace old family sites at Fergusons Corners, local schoolhouses, and several burial grounds including Rural Cem.
  13. 1943 Map of Sodus
    1943 Map of Sodus
    1943 Sodus
    1943 Print · USGS
    Wayne County farming and rail transport are captured here during the war years, showcasing a dense network of district schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family lands near Sodus Center, the Lime Kiln, and vanished rural stops like Minsteed.
  16. 1943 Map of Newark
    1943 Map of Newark
    1943 Newark
    1943 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's canal and rail corridor is captured here during the Second World War, showing the critical junction at Newark. Genealogists and historians can trace the Newark State School, the Abd Erie Canal, and old rural landmarks like Mud Mills or Old Houser Cem.
  19. 1943 Map of Rose
    1943 Map of Rose
    1943 Rose
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Wayne County agriculture and shoreline living are on display in this survey of the eastern Sodus Bay region. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near York Settlement, Barton Cem, and numerous district schools like School No 16.
  22. 1952 Map of Newark, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Newark, 1953 Print
    1952 Newark
    1953 Print · USGS
    Newark and the surrounding Wayne County drumlins are captured in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by the Erie Canal and heavy rail. Researchers can locate vanished rural stops like Fairville Sta, the sprawling Newark State School, and historic burials at Old Hopper Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Sodus, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Sodus, 1954 Print
    1952 Sodus
    1954 Print · USGS
    Wayne County agricultural and rail corridors are frozen in time just after the war. Local historians can trace the paths of the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads through Wallington and Sodus Center, and locate rural landmarks like School No 7 or Parish church.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Rose, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rose, 1955 Print
    1953 Rose
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's lakeshore and farming hamlets are preserved here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's rail-dependent rural economy. You can trace family roots through Rose Cem, locate the rail stops at North Rose, or explore the shoreline at Bonni Castle.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Lyons, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lyons, 1955 Print
    1953 Lyons
    1955 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's canal and rail corridor is captured here in the early fifties, showing the industrial and agricultural landscape between Lyons and Clyde. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Fergusons Corners and Alloway, or locate the historic Lock Berlin and Elmwood Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Clyde, 1961 Print
    1953 Map of Clyde, 1961 Print
    1953 Clyde
    1961 Print · USGS
    Wayne County is shown in the early fifties, defined by the industrial hubs of Lyons and Clyde along the historic Erie Canal. Researchers can trace old family sites at Lockwood Corners, locate the White Schoolhouse, or find the Rice Mill near the marshlands.
  37. 1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Map of Rochester
    1960 Rochester
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in the late fifties was a bustling corridor of rail and water commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the path of the New York Central through canal towns like Newark or explore the coastal landmarks around Sackets Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Map of Rochester, 1973 Print
    1961 Rochester
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline and Finger Lakes frontier are shown here at the height of the mid-century infrastructure boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road evolution from Sackets Harbor down to the New York State Thruway, passing through centers like Pulaski and Adams Center.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Map of Rochester
    1965 Rochester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Upstate New York's industrial heartland is captured here during a period of significant growth between the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of canal towns and rail hubs from Rochester to Syracuse, noting features like the Erie Canal and the New York State Thruway.
  46. 1984 Map of Rochester
    1984 Map of Rochester
    1984 Rochester
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Rochester lakefront and Genesee Valley are shown here in the mid-eighties as suburban growth reached historic canal towns and rural outposts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mud Mills, the Angel Moroni Monument, and Lake View Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1985 Map of Syracuse
    1985 Map of Syracuse
    1985 Syracuse
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central New York in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established canal towns and growing metropolitan suburbs linked by rail and water. Researchers can trace the path of the Erie Canal, find the boundaries of Montezuma Marsh, and locate regional landmarks like Oneida Lake and Chimney Bluffs.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 2023 Map of Sodus, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Sodus, 2023 Print
    2023 Sodus
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wayne County orchards and drumlin fields define this landscape as it appeared in the 2020s. Genealogists can trace family burial sites from Sodus Rural Cem to the Kitchen Burial Plot, while exploring historic hamlets like Wallington and Sodus Center.
  55. 2023 Map of Newark, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Newark, 2023 Print
    2023 Newark
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wayne County’s canal-side heritage remains visible in this contemporary survey of the corridor between Newark and Lyons. Researchers can trace old township burial grounds like Silver Hill Marbletown Cem and locate historic hamlets such as Mud Mills and Hydesville.
  58. 2023 Map of Lyons, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lyons, 2023 Print
    2023 Lyons
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's agricultural heartland and canal heritage are visible in this detailed survey, centered on the historic village of Lyons. Researchers can trace old transportation corridors along the Erie Canal or locate local landmarks like Lock Berlin, Alloway, and several cemeteries including Oak Hill Cem.
  61. 2023 Map of Rose, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rose, 2023 Print
    2023 Rose
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's rural landscape meets the southern edge of the Great Lakes in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace local family lineages through York Settlement Cem, South Sodus Cem, and the marshy expanses of Huckleberry Swamp.
End of results
Showing maps 1-21 of 21

Top cities near Lyons

See more

Top neighborhoods of Lyons

Frequently asked questions

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