Old Maps of South Bend Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 33 historic maps of South Bend Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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South Bend Township, PA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Elders Ridge, 1957 Print
    1902 Map of Elders Ridge, 1957 Print
    1902 Elders Ridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of deep valleys and rising industrial rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural hubs like Brick Church, Elderton, and the namesake village of Elders Ridge.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1904 Map of Elders Ridge
    1904 Map of Elders Ridge
    1904 Elders Ridge
    1904 Print · USGS
    Armstrong and Indiana Counties are shown here during the early 1900s, when the river-and-rail economy dominated the valley floor. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through rural hamlets like Elders Ridge, Cochran Mills, and Shelocta, or follow the Western Pennsylvania Division (P. R. R.) along the Kiskiminitas River.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 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.

  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. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    1964 Pittsburgh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape of powerful river industries and expanding highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR through industrial hubs like Johnstown, Altoona, and Nanty Glo.

  8. 1964 Map of Avonmore, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Avonmore, 1966 Print
    1964 Avonmore
    1966 Print · USGS
    The coal and gas country of the Kiskiminetas valley is captured here in the mid-sixties as extraction and industry shaped local life. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania Railroad through Avonmore and locate community landmarks like Elders Ridge Joint High Sch and Clarksburg Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1964 Map of Elderton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Elderton, 1966 Print
    1964 Elderton
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Armstrong and Indiana county border comes alive in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of deep valleys and expanding gas fields. Researchers can locate family sites near Elderton, trace the Baltimore and Ohio line, or find Salem Ch and St Jacobs Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1964 Map of Whitesburg, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Whitesburg, 1966 Print
    1964 Whitesburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Armstrong County in the mid-1960s was defined by winding waterways and a robust rural extraction economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities like Brick Church, Whitesburg, and Cochrans Mills alongside numerous family-named cemeteries and gas wells.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of Mc Intyre, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Mc Intyre, 1966 Print
    1964 Mc Intyre
    1966 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Armstrong counties in the mid-sixties reveal a landscape defined by coal and gas extraction. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-linked mining towns of Mc Intyre and Coal Run or locate the West Lebanon Cem and Ebenezer Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Indiana
    1983 Map of Indiana
    1983 Indiana
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early eighties shows a landscape of industrial river towns and expanding university campuses. Genealogists can trace family roots through Lucernemines and Spring Church, or locate ancestors in Oakland Cemetery.

  13. 1998 Map of Avonmore, 1999 Print
    1998 Map of Avonmore, 1999 Print
    1998 Avonmore
    1999 Print · USGS
    The loop of the Kiskiminetas River defines this landscape in the late nineties, where coal-rich townships meet the river's bend. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Spring Church, West View Cem, and the Elders Ridge Joint High Sch.

  14. 2010 Map of Avonmore, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Avonmore, 2010 Print
    2010 Avonmore
    2010 Print · USGS
    Avonmore and the winding Kiskiminetas River valley are shown in detail as they appeared in 2010. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Spring Church, Townsend Cemetery, and the long-established settlement at Elders Ridge.

  15. 2010 Map of Elderton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elderton, 2010 Print
    2010 Elderton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Armstrong and Indiana Counties are captured in the early 2000s, showcasing a landscape of small crossroads towns and significant water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes and settlements like Gastown, Idaho, and Fishers Siding.

  16. 2010 Map of McIntyre, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of McIntyre, 2010 Print
    2010 McIntyre
    2010 Print · USGS
    Indiana County's coal and postal history comes to life in this detailed study of the area's rural landscape at the start of the century. Genealogists can locate family sites at West Lebanon Cemetery or trace the early mail routes through Clune Post Office and Kent Post Office.

  17. 2010 Map of Whitesburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Whitesburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Whitesburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Armstrong County's rural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the waters of Crooked Creek Lake. Genealogists can trace local roots through several family landmarks and burial sites like Shaeffer Cemetery, Brick Church, and Cochrans Mills.

  18. 2013 Map of Elderton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elderton, 2013 Print
    2013 Elderton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Armstrong County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the crossroads of Elderton and Shelocta. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Fishers Siding, the Miller school, and settlements such as Gastown.

  19. 2013 Map of Avonmore, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Avonmore, 2013 Print
    2013 Avonmore
    2013 Print · USGS
    The river valleys and ridge-top communities of Armstrong and Indiana Counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace the rural road networks and creeks connecting historic locales like Spring Church, Elders Ridge, and Avonmore.

  20. 2013 Map of Whitesburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Whitesburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Whitesburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Armstrong County's rural heartland remains defined by its creek valleys and crossroads hamlets during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Cochrans Mills, Brick Church, and the waters of Crooked Creek Lake.

  21. 2013 Map of McIntyre, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of McIntyre, 2013 Print
    2013 McIntyre
    2013 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania’s coal-country heritage is on full display in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layout of company towns and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family sites and local landmarks from McIntyre and Stewardsville to the banks of Blacklegs Cr.

  22. 2016 Map of McIntyre, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of McIntyre, 2016 Print
    2016 McIntyre
    2016 Print · USGS
    Indiana County communities like McIntyre and Aultman are shown here as they appeared in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of West Lebanon Cem, Conemaugh Cem, and the rural road network connecting these historic settlements.

  23. 2016 Map of Whitesburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Whitesburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Whitesburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Armstrong County is shown in detail during the mid-2010s, capturing a rural landscape shaped by long-standing church parishes and winding creeks. Genealogists can trace family lines through numerous sites like Cochrans Mills, McDonalds Cem, and Saint Michaels Lutheran Church.

  24. 2016 Map of Elderton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Elderton, 2016 Print
    2016 Elderton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Crossing the border of Armstrong and Indiana Counties in the mid-2010s, this landscape shows the long-standing rural community structure of western Pennsylvania. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites such as the Montgomery Family Cem and the Elderton Presbyterian Church Cem.

  25. 2016 Map of Avonmore, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Avonmore, 2016 Print
    2016 Avonmore
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Kiskiminetas river valley and the bordering highlands of three counties are detailed in this contemporary survey of western Pennsylvania. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous burial sites like Spring Church Cem, the Townsend Cem, and Olivet.

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