What are the different types of historical maps available for Pennsylvania?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Pennsylvania. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 426 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Pennsylvania?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Pennsylvania is from 1950.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Pennsylvania for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 426 historical maps of Pennsylvania on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Pennsylvania?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 426 historical maps of Pennsylvania on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Pennsylvania?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 426 historical topographic maps available for Pennsylvania.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Pennsylvania?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Pennsylvania sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Pennsylvania are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1950s Maps of Pennsylvania

Explore 426 historic maps of Pennsylvania from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Pennsylvania's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Pennsylvania's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Pennsylvania maps

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1950 Map of Shenandoah
1950 Shenandoah
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
1950 Wilkes-Barre West
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Wilkes-Barre, Nanticoke, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Marshlands
1950 Marshlands
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Gaines Township, Abbott Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Elmira
1950 Elmira
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Syracuse, Union, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Tamaqua
1950 Tamaqua
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Tamaqua, West Penn Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Scranton
1950 Scranton
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Dunmore, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Cleveland
1950 Cleveland
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Conrad
1950 Conrad
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Wharton Township, Summit Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Rich Valley
1950 Rich Valley
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Norwich Township, Weber City, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre East
1950 Wilkes-Barre East
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of White Haven
1950 White Haven
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Fairview Township, White Haven, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Hazleton
1950 Hazleton
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Hazleton, West Hazleton, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Lee Fire Tower
1950 Lee Fire Tower
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Abbott Township, Brown Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Nuremberg
1950 Nuremberg
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including North Union Township, Beaver Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Austin
1950 Austin
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Roulette Township, Austin, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Norwich
1950 Norwich
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Liberty Township, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Nesquehoning
1950 Nesquehoning
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Tamaqua, Jim Thorpe, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Freeland
1950 Freeland
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Freeland, Dorrance Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Wharton
1950 Wharton
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Wharton Township, Portage Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Keating Summit
1950 Keating Summit
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Liberty Township, Roulette Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Emporium
1950 Emporium
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Emporium, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Birdsboro
1950 Birdsboro
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Birdsboro, Oley Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Morris
1950 Morris
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Morris Township, Duncan Township, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Wildwood Fire Tower
1950 Wildwood Fire Tower
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Saint Marys, Norwich Township, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Weatherly
1950 Weatherly
1950 Print · USGS
Covers Pennsylvania, including Jim Thorpe, Weatherly, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Pennsylvania?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Pennsylvania. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 426 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Pennsylvania?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Pennsylvania is this 1950 Map of Shenandoah.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Pennsylvania for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 426 historical maps of Pennsylvania on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Pennsylvania?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 426 historical maps of Pennsylvania on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Pennsylvania?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 426 historical topographic maps available for Pennsylvania.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Pennsylvania?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Pennsylvania sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Pennsylvania are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1950s Maps of Pennsylvania

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