1950s Maps of Hardwick Township, New Jersey

1. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print

   

   1950 Scranton

   1952 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

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4. 1953 Map of Scranton

   

   1953 Scranton

   1953 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.

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7. 1953 Map of Stroudsburg

   

   1953 Stroudsburg

   1953 Print · USGS

   The Pocono foothills and Lehigh Valley slate belt come into sharp focus in this mid-century survey of Monroe and Northampton counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Wolf School No 2, White Gap Cemetery, and the industrial Slate Quarries of Bangor.

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10. 1954 Map of Blairstown, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Blairstown

    1955 Print · USGS

    Warren County’s valley and ridge landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the winding Paulins Kill and the heights of Jenny Jump Mountain. Researchers can trace the heritage of Blairstown through Blair Academy and locate family sites at Swayze Cem or the old Kishpaugh Mines.

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13. 1954 Map of Flatbrookville, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Flatbrookville

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley along the Sussex and Warren county lines comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the region's camps and mountain trails. Trace the old river crossings at Smith Ferry, find the quiet Lower Wallpack Cem, or follow the Appalachian Trail over Kittatinny Mountain.

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16. 1954 Map of Dingmans Ferry, 1960 Print

    

    1954 Dingmans Ferry

    1960 Print · USGS

    Sussex County, New Jersey, and the Delaware River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties, just as the region’s recreation economy was at its peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Stillwater and Branchville, or locate remote landmarks like Wallpack Center and Millbrook.

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19. 1955 Map of Portland, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Portland

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Water Gap area thrived as a major transportation and recreation hub in the 1950s. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of five different railroads and locate local landmarks like the Vail School, St James Ch, and the Hainesburg Station.

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22. 1955 Map of Stroudsburg, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Stroudsburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1950s, the Delaware Water Gap remained a vital crossroads of commerce and conservation. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail or locate family roots at Prospect Cem and schools like St Matthew Sch.

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25. 1956 Map of Newark

    

    1956 Newark

    1956 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.

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28. 1957 Map of Newark

    

    1957 Newark

    1957 Print · USGS

    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.

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31. 1959 Map of Scranton

    

    1959 Scranton

    1959 Print · USGS

    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.

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34. 1959 Map of Pocono

    

    1959 Pocono

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Pocono Mountains region is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing its evolution from a railway-dependent timber and ice landscape to a premier resort destination. Researchers can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Maplewood Sch and trace the paths of the Erie RR through Hawley and Kimbles.

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