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Old Maps of Ontario, New York for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 35 historic maps of Ontario. 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 Ontario.

Ontario, NY maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Map of Macedon
    1900 Macedon
    1900 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Wayne counties thrive at the intersection of water and rail transport at the end of the nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the original paths of the Erie Canal and locate long-standing settlements like Despatch, Fairport, and Webster.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 1932 Map of Webster
    1932 Map of Webster
    1932 Webster
    1932 Print · USGS
    Monroe County settlements and rural school districts are captured here in the early 1930s. Genealogists can locate specific farm-to-market routes and historic landmarks like Thousand Acre Swamp, West Webster, and the New York Central RR.
  7. 1934 Map of Ninemile Point
    1934 Map of Ninemile Point
    1934 Ninemile Point
    1934 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monroe County is captured here in the early thirties as the township of Webster developed along the lake. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Union Cem, School No 9, and old family routes like Salt Road.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1934 Map of Webster
    1934 Map of Webster
    1934 Webster
    1934 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a landscape of thriving orchards and rural school districts in the early thirties. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Thousand Acre Swamp or trace the origins of West Webster and Penfield along the Ridge Road State Highway.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1942 Map of Ontario
    1942 Map of Ontario
    1942 Ontario
    1942 Print · USGS
    Wayne County just before the mid-century shows a landscape of busy hamlets and extensive orchards linked by a network of numbered schools. Researchers can trace the New York Central Railroad corridor and locate ancestral sites like Dixon Cem and Fruitland.
  16. 1952 Map of Ninemile Point
    1952 Map of Ninemile Point
    1952 Ninemile Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline of Webster comes into focus in the early fifties, capturing a landscape of family farms and lakeside recreation. Researchers can trace local heritage at Union Cem, School No 18, and Webster Beach County Park.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Furnaceville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Furnaceville, 1953 Print
    1952 Furnaceville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Wayne County shoreline on Lake Ontario is captured here in the early fifties, showing the coastal communities before significant modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family locations near Lakeside Cem, Centenary Ch, and the hamlet of Furnaceville.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Ontario, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ontario, 1953 Print
    1952 Ontario
    1953 Print · USGS
    Wayne County hamlets and drumlin landscapes are captured here in the early fifties, just as the region's agricultural character began to meet modern development. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from Union Hill to Walworth, including Kuttruff Hill and the New York Central rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Webster, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Webster, 1964 Print
    1952 Webster
    1964 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters a period of post-war growth as early hamlets and rural school districts begin to transition into modern suburbs. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Oakwood Cem, the East Penfield Church, or the unique terrain of Thousand Acre Swamp.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 1971 Map of Ninemile Point, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Ninemile Point, 1973 Print
    1971 Ninemile Point
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Lake Ontario shoreline in Monroe County appears in the early 1970s as a blend of recreational parkland and quiet residential roads. Trace family roots at Union Cem or explore the coastal drainages of Fourmile Creek and Ninemile Point.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1971 Map of Webster, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Webster, 1974 Print
    1971 Webster
    1974 Print · USGS
    Monroe County enters a decade of growth in the early seventies as the suburban landscape expands around Webster and Penfield. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous historic sites, including Webster Rural Cem, Oakwood Cem, and the Penn Central rail lines.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 2010 Map of Webster, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Webster, 2010 Print
    2010 Webster
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Webster, Penfield, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Ontario, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ontario, 2010 Print
    2010 Ontario
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Penfield, Walworth, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Ninemile Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ninemile Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Ninemile Point
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Webster, Monroe County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Furnaceville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Furnaceville, 2010 Print
    2010 Furnaceville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Williamson, Lakeside, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Furnaceville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Furnaceville, 2013 Print
    2013 Furnaceville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Williamson, Lakeside, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Ninemile Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ninemile Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Ninemile Point
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Webster, Monroe County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Webster, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Webster, 2013 Print
    2013 Webster
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Webster, Penfield, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Ontario, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ontario, 2013 Print
    2013 Ontario
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Penfield, Walworth, and other nearby areas
  70. 2016 Map of Ontario, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ontario, 2016 Print
    2016 Ontario
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Penfield, Walworth, and other nearby areas
  73. 2016 Map of Furnaceville, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Furnaceville, 2016 Print
    2016 Furnaceville
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Ontario, including Williamson, Lakeside, and other nearby areas
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