Old Maps of Yorktown Heights, Yorktown for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Yorktown Heights. 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 Yorktown Heights.


Yorktown Heights, Yorktown maps

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  1. 1892 Map of West Point
    1892 Map of West Point
    1892 West Point
    1892 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and river valley are captured here in the early 1890s, when iron mining and river-side rail travel defined the region. Trace ancestral roots and old landmarks from the military grounds at West Point to the iron operations at Mahopac Mine and the rail hub at Peekskill.

  2. 1894 Map of West Point
    1894 Map of West Point
    1894 West Point
    1894 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands in the late nineteenth century were a hub of river commerce and rail expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the West Point military grounds, the industrial Mahopac Mines, and early settlements like Yorktown Heights.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1899 Map of West Point
    1899 Map of West Point
    1899 West Point
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and military grounds at West Point are detailed in this survey from the closing years of the nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace old family-named sites like Mc Keel Corners or Travis Corners, while historians can locate the Mahopac Mines and the Albany Post Road.

  4. 1901 Map of West Point
    1901 Map of West Point
    1901 West Point
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and West Point are shown at the turn of the century, when river railroads and mountain mines defined the local economy. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and hamlets like Nelsonville, Mahopac Mines, and Yorktown Heights.
    12 unique versions available

  5. 1936 Map of West Point
    1936 Map of West Point
    1936 West Point
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands in the mid-1930s reveal a landscape of strategic military grounds and evolving state parks. Genealogists and historians can trace old family burial grounds like Halstead Cem, the workings of the Mahopac Mines, and the early layout of West Point.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1941 Map of West Point
    1941 Map of West Point
    1941 West Point
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands were undergoing significant change in the years leading up to the war, blending heavy industry with expanding military installations. Genealogists can trace family lines through Continental Village, Hillside Cem, and the various schools like Manitou Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of West Point
    1947 Map of West Point
    1947 West Point
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Hudson Highlands and the Peekskill waterfront are captured just before the post-war boom, showing the critical junction of river, rail, and early parkways. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Cold Spring Cem, Amawalk Cem, and the historic Mahopac Mines.

  8. 1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Hartford, 1955 Print
    1947 Hartford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in detail during the post-war expansion era. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the State Capitol and Yale University to the Stratford Lighthouse and Woodlawn Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Map of Hartford
    1948 Hartford
    1948 Print · USGS
    Southern New England is captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a landscape of thriving industrial cities and developing parkways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the New York New Haven and Hartford RR or locate coastal defense sites like Fort Terry and Camp Shanks.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Mohegan Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mohegan Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Mohegan Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Westchester and Putnam counties are captured in the mid-fifties during a period of steady suburban growth around traditional hamlets. Researchers can trace family roots at the Amawalk Hill Cem, locate the Loyola Seminary, or follow the New York Central Railroad.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Hartford
    1961 Map of Hartford
    1961 Hartford
    1961 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of booming coastal cities and interior hill towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of the New York New Haven and Hartford rail corridor and find strategic sites like Camp Shanks and Fort Michie.

  12. 1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
    1962 Map of Hartford, 1971 Print
    1962 Hartford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown in the early sixties, as suburban growth reached into the foothills. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR and find landmarks like Camp Nathan Hale and Gillette Castle State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1965 Map of Hartford
    1965 Map of Hartford
    1965 Hartford
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern New England and the Hudson Valley are shown here during the mid-sixties expansion of the Interstate era. Trace the path of the New York New Haven & Hartford RR or locate historic landmarks like West Point Military Reservation and the Merritt Parkway.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Map of Bridgeport
    1986 Bridgeport
    1986 Print · USGS
    Spanning the New York and Connecticut border in the mid-eighties, this survey shows the dense rail and parkway network connecting the Hudson to the Sound. Researchers can trace the massive New Croton Reservoir system or locate landmarks like the West Point U.S. Military Academy.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 2023 Map of Mohegan Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mohegan Lake, 2023 Print
    2023 Mohegan Lake
    2023 Print · USGS
    Westchester and Putnam counties appear in the 2020s as a landscape of interconnected hamlets and protected water systems. Genealogists can trace family plots at Rose Hills or the Ballard-Barrett Cem, while hikers can locate the summits of Turkey Mountain and French Hill.

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