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Old Maps of Bennington, Vermont for Metal Detecting

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Bennington, VT maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Hoosick
    1897 Map of Hoosick
    1897 Hoosick
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley and Taconic foothills thrive at the peak of the rail era in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific layouts of Hoosick Falls, Boyntonville, and the remote hamlets of Sodom and Factory Hollow.
    10 unique versions available
  4. 1898 Map of Bennington
    1898 Map of Bennington
    1898 Bennington
    1898 Print · USGS
    Vermont's southwestern valleys and industrial corridors are documented here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Rutland R R through early settlements including Papermill Village and Shaftsbury Center.
    10 unique versions available
  7. 1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Map of Taconic
    1900 Taconic
    1900 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region of the Taconic Mountains thrived at the turn of the century as a hub of rail travel and valley industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hoosick Falls, Bennington, and the winding path of the Rutland R.R.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Hoosick Falls, 1958 Print
    1943 Map of Hoosick Falls, 1958 Print
    1943 Hoosick Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The New York and Vermont borderlands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Hoosic and Walloomsac valleys. Trace the busy rail junctions of the Boston and Maine and locate historic sites like Bennington Battlefield Park and Sodom.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1946 Map of Hoosick Falls
    1946 Map of Hoosick Falls
    1946 Hoosick Falls
    1946 Print · USGS
    Rensselaer County and the Vermont border are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape shaped by river valleys and early rail lines. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Hoosick Falls to rural spots like Sodom, School No 5, and the St Marys Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1946 Map of North Pownal
    1946 Map of North Pownal
    1946 North Pownal
    1946 Print · USGS
    The Hoosic River valley at the New York and Vermont border reveals a landscape shaped by mountain railroading and upland farming in the 1940s. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Rutland and Boston and Maine railroads near Petersburg Junction or locate rural landmarks like Gardner Cem and School No 11.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Albany, 1951 Print
    1948 Albany
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the vital rail and water corridors of the Northeast. You can trace the Boston and Maine tracks past Mt Greylock or locate early settlements like Great Barrington and Bennington.
  22. 1954 Map of North Pownal, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of North Pownal, 1956 Print
    1954 North Pownal
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Vermont and New York border comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-linked communities of the Hoosic River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of North Pownal, locate School No 31, and follow the Boston and Maine line through Petersburg Junction.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1954 Map of Bennington, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Bennington, 1956 Print
    1954 Bennington
    1956 Print · USGS
    Bennington and its surrounding hollows are captured in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of historic New England village life and post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Battle Monument, Paper Mill Village, or the Harwood Hill Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Pownal, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Pownal, 1957 Print
    1954 Pownal
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Vermont's landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of mountain wilderness and valley settlements. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites like Towsley Cem or locate rural landmarks including the Barber Sch and Thendara Camp.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Bennington, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Bennington, 1960 Print
    1954 Bennington
    1960 Print · USGS
    Bennington and its surrounding uplands appear here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by manufacturing and mountain heritage. Researchers can locate family names at Waite Cem, trace the Long Trail, or explore the rail era at Paper Mill Village.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Albany, 1968 Print
    1956 Albany
    1968 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Northeast is revealed in the mid-1950s, from the Hudson Valley to the Connecticut River. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Quabbin Reservoir, locate Westover Air Force Base, or follow the Rutland RR through the Green Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Map of Albany
    1957 Albany
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region and Connecticut River Valley are captured here during a period of significant postwar growth and infrastructure expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river economy through landmarks like the Boston and Maine railroad, Quabbin Reservoir, and Westover Air Force Base.
  40. 1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Map of Albany
    1959 Albany
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys are captured here during the late fifties, showing the region's dense rail networks and massive water projects. Researchers can trace the New York State Thruway or locate local landmarks like Mt Greylock and the Quabbin Reservoir.
  43. 1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Map of Albany
    1962 Albany
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Hudson and Connecticut River valleys meet the Green Mountains and Berkshires in this mid-century overview of the Northeast. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Albany and Springfield or locate features like Quabbin Reservoir and Westover Air Force Base.
  46. 1986 Map of Albany
    1986 Map of Albany
    1986 Albany
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Capital District and the tri-state highlands come into focus during the mid-eighties as urban growth meets the edge of the Green Mountains. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites and landmarks like the Watervliet Arsenal, the Bennington Battle Monument, and the grounds of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
  49. 1989 Map of Albany
    1989 Map of Albany
    1989 Albany
    1989 Print · USGS
    The tri-state intersection of New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts comes alive in the late 1980s, centered on the historic river confluence of the Capital District. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the D & H RR and explore high peaks like Mount Greylock or the reaches of the Tomhannock Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1995 Map of North Pownal, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of North Pownal, 2000 Print
    1995 North Pownal
    2000 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of New York and Vermont come alive in the 1990s, where the Hoosic River cuts between the Taconic and Green Mountains. Trace local heritage through rural landmarks like Petersburg Junction, the Gardner Cem, and Hoosick Sch.
  55. 1995 Map of Hoosick Falls, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Hoosick Falls, 2000 Print
    1995 Hoosick Falls
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Rensselaer County borderlands come alive in the mid-nineties as small settlements and rail junctions follow the winding river valleys into Vermont. Researchers can trace family sites from St Marys Ch to rural outposts like Post Corners and Center White Creek.
  58. 1997 Map of Bennington, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Bennington, 2000 Print
    1997 Bennington
    2000 Print · USGS
    Bennington and its surrounding historic villages are captured here in the late nineties, showing the blend of collegiate life, industrial history, and forest wilderness. Researchers can trace local genealogy and landmarks through the Hinsdillville Cem, the iconic Battle Monument, and the grounds of Bennington College.
  61. 1997 Map of Pownal, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Pownal, 2000 Print
    1997 Pownal
    2000 Print · USGS
    South of Bennington during the late nineties, the Vermont landscape remained a mix of dense forest and small rural settlements. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Long Trail Appalachian Trail, locate the Ellis Mine, or find family names at Oak Hill Cem.
  64. 2011 Map of North Pownal, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North Pownal, 2011 Print
    2011 North Pownal
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bennington, including Hoosick, Pownal, and other nearby areas
  67. 2011 Map of Hoosick Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hoosick Falls, 2011 Print
    2011 Hoosick Falls
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Bennington, including Hoosick, Shaftsbury, and other nearby areas
  70. 2012 Map of Pownal, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pownal, 2012 Print
    2012 Pownal
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bennington, including Pownal, Stamford, and other nearby areas
  73. 2012 Map of Bennington, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bennington, 2012 Print
    2012 Bennington
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bennington, including Shaftsbury, North Bennington, and other nearby areas
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