1950s Maps of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Explore 12 historic maps of Armstrong County 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 Armstrong County'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.
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Start exploring Armstrong County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Armstrong County, PA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Pittsburgh
    1953 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania's industrial landscape at the start of the fifties shows the steel and rail corridors between Pittsburgh and Altoona. Trace family roots in river towns like Tarentum or follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike across Laurel Hill.

  2. 1953 Map of Vandergrift, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Vandergrift, 1955 Print
    1953 Vandergrift
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Kiskiminetas Valley in the early fifties shows a bustling industrial landscape of riverfront rail and hilltop mining. Locate family history at the Saints Cosmas & Damian Shrine, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, or the Washington Twp High Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Freeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Freeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Freeport
    1955 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas rivers defines this mid-century industrial corridor. Trace the rail-and-river economy through Schenley, Butler Junction, and the vanished site of Garvers Ferry.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Pittsburgh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early fifties remains a powerhouse of heavy industry and vital transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Altoona via the Pennsylvania RR and the Lincoln Highway.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Leechburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Leechburg, 1956 Print
    1954 Leechburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Allegheny and Kiskiminetas rivers defines this mid-century industrial corridor. Genealogists can trace family names at Oakland Cem and locate community anchors like Rogers Chapel or Kelly Station.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
    1957 Warren
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern Pennsylvania oil and timber country comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern highway expansions. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and the early Allegheny River Reservoir near Warren and Oil City.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Pittsburgh
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties shows an industrial heartland defined by the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find established towns like Butler, Latrobe, and Windber.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Warren
    1958 Map of Warren
    1958 Warren
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania’s timber and oil country is captured here during the late fifties, showing the interplay of industrial valleys and vast state forests. Genealogists can trace family connections across the Cornplanter Indian Reservation or through rail hubs like Oil City and Saint Marys.

  9. 1958 Map of Worthington, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Worthington, 1959 Print
    1958 Worthington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Armstrong and Butler county line in the late 1950s shows a landscape of industrial transition and rural community. Genealogists and researchers can locate historic brick kilns, rural congregations at McKee Chapel, and the milling history at Buffalo Mills.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Kittanning, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Kittanning, 1959 Print
    1958 Kittanning
    1959 Print · USGS
    Armstrong County’s industrial river valley thrives in the late fifties, dominated by the manufacturing hubs and rail networks of the Allegheny. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Salem Ch, the Appleby Manor Ch, and the neighborhoods of McGrann and Tarrtown.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Warren
    1959 Map of Warren
    1959 Warren
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania's oil and timber country comes alive in this late-fifties study of the forest-clad plateaus. Trace the historic Cornplanter (Indian Reservation), the sprawling Oil Field, and the rail lines of the Pennsylvania RR.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Pittsburgh
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties is captured here at the height of its industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront growth of Pittsburgh, the rail works at Altoona, and the mountain gaps of Laurel Hill.

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