1940s Maps of Franklin Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 6 historic maps of Franklin Township from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Franklin Township's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Franklin Township's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin Township, PA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
    1942 Gettysburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Gettysburg and its surrounding borderlands are shown in great detail during the early 1940s, capturing the region's dense network of rural schools and mills. Genealogists can trace family-named landmarks such as Galt Kump PO, Hafers Mill, and Philips Delight Sch.

  2. 1944 Map of Flat Ridge
    1944 Map of Flat Ridge
    1944 Flat Ridge
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Mountain high country in the mid-1940s is defined by vast state forests and conservation lands. Hikers and historians can trace the Appalachian Trail past Caledonia Park, Strasbaugh School, and the Chambersburg Reservoir.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Arendtsville
    1944 Map of Arendtsville
    1944 Arendtsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County orchard country and the eastern slopes of South Mountain are captured here during the mid-1940s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses, including Shellys School, and old mill sites like Genoltz Mill near Arendtsville.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Fairfield
    1944 Map of Fairfield
    1944 Fairfield
    1944 Print · USGS
    Adams County at the height of the 1940s shows the rural landscape west of the famous battlegrounds. Researchers can trace the Western Maryland railroad and locate numerous country schoolhouses like Oak Grove School and Belmont School.

  5. 1944 Map of Iron Springs
    1944 Map of Iron Springs
    1944 Iron Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    The South Mountain highlands of Adams and Franklin Counties are captured during the mid-forties, highlighting the Appalachian Trail and early medical facilities. Trace the rail-and-valley economy through Fairfield Sta, Maria Furnace, and the Roofing Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available

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