Old Maps of Adams County, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 100 historic maps of Adams County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Adams County, PA maps
(100)- 1904 Map of Carlisle
1904 Carlisle1904 Print · USGSCumberland County at the opening of the century is a network of thriving rail hubs and rural gaps. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Carlisle, find the grounds of the Carlisle Indian School, and locate rural landmarks like Salem Church and Boiling Springs.7 unique versions available - 1905 Map of Westminster
1905 Westminster1905 Print · USGSCarroll and York Counties come alive in the first decade of the twentieth century as the rail lines connected growing Maryland villages to the Pennsylvania border. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic landmarks like Bethel Ch, Hokes PO, and early milling sites like Bachman Mills.6 unique versions available - 1908 Map of Gettysburg
1908 Gettysburg1908 Print · USGSGettysburg and rural Adams County appear in the early twentieth century as a landscape of memorialized battlefields and thriving rail-side villages. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools and landmark mills like Bream Mill or the Bermudian Churches.6 unique versions available - 1909 Map of Fairfield
1909 Fairfield1909 Print · USGSAdams County at the turn of the century shows a landscape of mountain sanitaria, early iron works, and a dense network of country schoolhouses. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old Western Maryland Railroad route and locate landmarks like Maria Furnace, Cashtown, and the South Mountain Sanatorium.6 unique versions available - 1911 Map of Taneytown
1911 Taneytown1911 Print · USGSCarroll County and the Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here just after the turn of the century, showing a network of rail-linked towns and water-powered mills. Trace local history through Taneytown, Union Mills, and Pipe Creek Church, or find early school sites like Centennial Hall School.6 unique versions available - 1911 Map of Emmitsburg
1911 Emmitsburg1911 Print · USGSMaryland's northern borderlands and the Catoctin mountains thrived in the early twentieth century as a hub for institutions, railroads, and milling. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes and old crossroads near St Josephs Academy, Sabillasville, and the Western Maryland RR.6 unique versions available - 1919 Map of Newville
1919 Newville1919 Print · USGSCumberland County life in the late teens centers on the rail corridors and water mills between the mountains. Trace family roots at Newville or Pine Grove Furnace, and locate rural landmarks like Reiters Mill and Miller Church.6 unique versions available - 1920 Map of Hanover, 1959 Print
1920 Hanover1959 Print · USGSYork County's rail-and-mill economy is on full display in the early twentieth century, centered on the busy junctions of Hanover and Hanover Junction. Genealogists and local historians can trace hundreds of rural sites, including Lischy Church, Porters Sideling, and the Trimmer's School. - 1922 Map of Hanover
1922 Hanover1922 Print · USGSYork County's rolling farmland and industrial hubs are captured here in the early 1920s, just as the Lincoln Highway began transforming rural travel. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and country institutions like Wildasin Chapel, Menges Mills, and the Iron Ridge Ironore PO.5 unique versions available - 1942 Map of Gettysburg, 1944 Print
1942 Gettysburg1944 Print · USGSGettysburg 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. - 1943 Map of Emmitsburg
1943 Emmitsburg1943 Print · USGSMaryland's northern border and the Frederick Valley appear during the early 1940s, where the Catoctin range meets the Monocacy plain. Genealogists can trace family names at Hoovers Mill, locate historic institutions like Mount St Marys College, or follow the Western Maryland RR.4 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Carlisle, 1944 Print
1943 Carlisle1944 Print · USGSCumberland County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape transitioning between its deep industrial roots and new high-speed transit. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through numerous rural landmarks like Farmers Academy, Reading Banks, and the Carlisle Barracks.3 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Manchester
1944 Manchester1944 Print · USGSThe Pennsylvania-Maryland border country was a landscape of mill seats and rural schools in the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mason And Dixon Line past Bachman Mills, Hoffackers School, and St Bartholomew Church. - 1944 Map of Gettysburg
1944 Gettysburg1944 Print · USGSGettysburg and its surrounding townships appear here in the 1940s, providing a clear look at the battlefield and rural Adams County. Genealogists and historians can trace the terrain of Devils Den, identify small schools like Boyd School, and locate the Hoffman Orphanage. - 1944 Map of Flat Ridge
1944 Flat Ridge1944 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1944 Map of Mc Sherrystown
1944 Mc Sherrystown1944 Print · USGSAdams County at the height of the mid-forties reveals a landscape defined by small boroughs, limestone quarries, and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family locations near Mc Sherrystown, St Joseph Academy, and the rail junction at Berlin Jct.4 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Littlestown
1944 Littlestown1944 Print · USGSThe Pennsylvania and Maryland borderlands are captured here in the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and industrial milling. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Menges Mill, Cherrytown, and Oak Grove School.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Blue Ridge Summit
1944 Blue Ridge Summit1944 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during the 1940s, showing the vital rail and military presence in the Blue Ridge mountains. Researchers can trace the Western Maryland line through Blue Ridge Summit and locate wartime sites like Camp Ritchie. - 1944 Map of Arendtsville
1944 Arendtsville1944 Print · USGSAdams 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 - 1944 Map of Fairfield
1944 Fairfield1944 Print · USGSAdams 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. - 1944 Map of Taneytown
1944 Taneytown1944 Print · USGSMaryland and Pennsylvania's shared borderlands are captured here during the mid-1940s, showing a rural landscape anchored by local commerce and education. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like Hoffmans Orphanage, Kump Station, and several rural schoolhouses such as Edgrove School. - 1944 Map of Biglerville
1944 Biglerville1944 Print · USGSAdams County’s orchard country and rail corridors are preserved here at the height of the mid-century fruit packing era. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Rock Chapel School, the H G Baugher Fruit Packing Co, and old rail stops like Bendersville Sta.5 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Hampton
1944 Hampton1944 Print · USGSAdams County townships like Huntington and Straban appear here during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape of small farms and family-named schools. You can trace old property lines and local landmarks from Round Hill School to the banks of Conewago Creek.5 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Iron Springs
1944 Iron Springs1944 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1945 Map of Newville
1945 Newville1945 Print · USGSCumberland County at the end of the war shows a landscape where the new turnpike crosses a valley of established farms and mills. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Elliotts Mill, the Greythorne Walnut Bottom PO, and schools like Bluehill Sch.
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