1950s Maps of Pennsylvania

1. 1950 Map of Shenandoah

   

   1950 Shenandoah

   1950 Print · USGS

   Schuylkill County’s coal heartland is revealed at its mid-century peak, showing the dense rail and mining infrastructure of the anthracite region. Genealogy researchers can trace family sites from Shenandoah to Mahanoy City, locating landmarks like The Peddlars Grave and Old White Ch.

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4. 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West

   

   1950 Wilkes-Barre West

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Susquehanna Valley thrives in this mid-century portrait of Pennsylvania's coal country. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Wilkes-Barre alongside local landmarks like Shawnee Cem and the Pennsylvania RR.

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7. 1950 Map of Marshlands

   

   1950 Marshlands

   1950 Print · USGS

   Tioga and Potter Counties are captured here at the mid-century, defined by the deep valleys of Pine Creek and its many tributaries. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Maynard Sch and the Nolton Cem amidst the dense network of named hollows.

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10. 1950 Map of Elmira

    

    1950 Elmira

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Finger Lakes region thrived in the late 1940s as a hub of industry and transport. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks near Seneca Lake or explore the rail lines of the Erie RR and the sprawling Seneca Ordnance Depot.

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13. 1950 Map of Tamaqua

    

    1950 Tamaqua

    1950 Print · USGS

    The anthracite coal region of Schuylkill and Carbon counties comes into sharp focus during the mid-century peak of industrial activity. Trace the dense rail networks of the Reading Co through Tamaqua and locate ancestral landmarks like the Odd Fellows Cem or Owl Creek Sch.

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16. 1950 Map of Scranton

    

    1950 Scranton

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Lackawanna Valley at mid-century shows a bustling industrial landscape defined by coal, rail, and academia. Trace the urban layout of Scranton and Dunmore, finding family sites at Forest Hill Cemetery or landmarks like Marywood College.

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19. 1950 Map of Cleveland

    

    1950 Cleveland

    1950 Print · USGS

    Covers Pennsylvania, including Cleveland, Akron, and other nearby areas

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22. 1950 Map of Conrad

    

    1950 Conrad

    1950 Print · USGS

    Potter County’s remote valley landscapes are captured here at the start of the 1950s, showing the intersection of forest management and the gas industry. Researchers can find old family sites at McFall Cem or trace the early paths of Wild Boy Trail and Gravel Lick Trail.

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25. 1950 Map of Rich Valley

    

    1950 Rich Valley

    1950 Print · USGS

    Cameron and McKean counties in the early postwar era are defined by the steep hollows of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Genealogists can trace family names and small-town footprints at Lockwood, Weber City, and the North Creek Chapel.

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28. 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre East

    

    1950 Wilkes-Barre East

    1950 Print · USGS

    Luzerne County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape defined by coal extraction, mountain railroading, and upland resorts. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Oliver Mills, Llewellyn Corners, and the historic Holy Trinity Cem.

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31. 1950 Map of White Haven

    

    1950 White Haven

    1950 Print · USGS

    The industrial Lehigh River corridor is captured here just after the war, showing the vital rail and mining networks of the day. Researchers can trace family sites at White Haven or Pond Creek, and locate features like the Ripple Sch and Jefferson Hospital.

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34. 1950 Map of Hazleton

    

    1950 Hazleton

    1950 Print · USGS

    The anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania comes into sharp focus during the post-war era. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Lehigh Valley and identify localized mining communities like Lattimer Mines (PO) and Coxes Village.

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37. 1950 Map of Lee Fire Tower

    

    1950 Lee Fire Tower

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Pennsylvania Wilds are captured here at mid-century, showcasing the rugged drainage basins where Potter, Tioga, and Lycoming counties meet. Genealogists and hikers can trace the old Randall Trail, locate the Lee Fire Tower, or find the historical Clay Mine.

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40. 1950 Map of Nuremberg

    

    1950 Nuremberg

    1950 Print · USGS

    The tri-county borderlands of Eastern Pennsylvania are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists can trace family names at Millers Corner and Raricks, or locate ancestors at the Nuremberg Cem and Mt Zion Ch.

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43. 1950 Map of Austin

    

    1950 Austin

    1950 Print · USGS

    Potter County's deep-cut valleys and timbered ridges are captured here at mid-century as the local economy transitioned toward modern energy and infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named hollows and vanished landmarks like the Inez Sch, the riverside hamlet of Mina, and the industrial footprint of Austin.

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46. 1950 Map of Norwich

    

    1950 Norwich

    1950 Print · USGS

    Northern Pennsylvania's timber and oil lands appear here at mid-century, focused on the settlement of Norwich. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named terrain like Evans Hill and explore the drainage of Potato Creek.

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49. 1950 Map of Nesquehoning

    

    1950 Nesquehoning

    1950 Print · USGS

    Carbon County's anthracite landscape is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as rail and mining towns still hummed with activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Bloomingdale to Mertz Town, including the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Cem and East Penn Airport.

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52. 1950 Map of Freeland

    

    1950 Freeland

    1950 Print · USGS

    Luzerne County's anthracite country is documented here in the mid-century, showing the intensive mining operations and rail networks around the borough of Freeland. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of Upper Lehigh or locate local landmarks like Honey Hole, Kis-Lyn, and St Ann Cem.

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55. 1950 Map of Wharton

    

    1950 Wharton

    1950 Print · USGS

    Potter County's deep-cut valleys and river confluences are captured here in the post-war era. Genealogists and historians can locate remote family landmarks like Reesville Sch, the Splash Dam on Bailey Run, and the burial grounds at Forest Hill Cem.

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58. 1950 Map of Keating Summit

    

    1950 Keating Summit

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania at mid-century shows a landscape shaped by rail and river. Genealogists can trace family names through Keating Summit, Odin, and Liberty, or locate the Fox Mountain Fire Tower and the railroad corridor.

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61. 1950 Map of Emporium

    

    1950 Emporium

    1950 Print · USGS

    Emporium and the Sinnemahoning Creek valleys are captured here at mid-century, as the region's railroad era and timbering history met new state park conservation. Researchers can trace family plots at Newton Cem, old rail stops at Gardeau, and local paths like the Pine Camp Trail.

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64. 1950 Map of Birdsboro

    

    1950 Birdsboro

    1950 Print · USGS

    Berks County's industrial and agricultural heartland is captured here just after the war, centered on the Birdsboro rail hub. Trace family history through landmarks like the Daniel Boone Homestead, Exeter Friends Meeting House, and Stony Creek Mills.

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67. 1950 Map of Morris

    

    1950 Morris

    1950 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Tioga County comes alive in this survey of the high hollows and creek valleys surrounding Morris. Genealogists and historians can trace the Erie RR line, locate the Crawford Fire Tower, and explore old rural centers like Hoytville and Oregon Hill.

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70. 1950 Map of Wildwood Fire Tower

    

    1950 Wildwood Fire Tower

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Elk and McKean county line runs through this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania highlands, featuring rugged drainage networks and early timbering hubs. Genealogists can trace family-named hollows and sites like Wellendorf Station, Dead Mans Lick, and Wildwood Fire Tower.

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73. 1950 Map of Weatherly

    

    1950 Weatherly

    1950 Print · USGS

    Weatherly and the surrounding anthracite coal fields are documented here in the late 1940s as industry and local life intertwined. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Joseph Ch, the Larrytown Sch, and the old company town at Eckley.

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