1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bethel Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 26 historic maps of Bethel Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Bethel Township, PA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Wernersville
    1902 Map of Wernersville
    1902 Wernersville
    1902 Print · USGS
    Berks and Lebanon counties at the start of the twentieth century show a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and agricultural valleys. Trace family roots at the Orphans Home or locate landmarks like Krick's Mill and Eagle Peak.
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1943 Map of Lebanon
    1943 Map of Lebanon
    1943 Lebanon
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pennsylvania life is captured here during the Second World War, showing the expansion of the Lebanon Valley rail and road networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Heidelberg Meeting House, Kimmerlings Ch, and numerous rural schools like Monroe Valley Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Wernersville
    1943 Map of Wernersville
    1943 Wernersville
    1943 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Pennsylvania farmland and rail towns are captured here during the wartime era, showing the intersection of Berks, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic institutions like Bethany Orphans Home or the Blue Meeting House.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1945 Map of Friedensburg, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Friedensburg, 1958 Print
    1945 Friedensburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County at the end of the war is a landscape of valley townships and ridge-top trails. Genealogists can trace a dense network of rural schools and villages like Friedensburg, Summit Station, and Brommerstown, alongside the early route of the Appalachian Trail.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1946 Map of Pine Grove
    1946 Map of Pine Grove
    1946 Pine Grove
    1946 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County in the mid-1940s is a landscape of tight mountain ridges and busy rail corridors serving coal-country towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Jacobs Ch, the Swatara Valley Airport, and the Reading railroad spurs through Suedberg and Lorberry.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1946 Map of Friedensburg
    1946 Map of Friedensburg
    1946 Friedensburg
    1946 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Berks counties appear here shortly after the war, showing the mountain ridges and valley towns of the mid-1940s. Trace local family history at Friedensburg, old rural schools like Panther Valley Sch, or the path of the Appalachian Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1946 Map of Swatara Hill
    1946 Map of Swatara Hill
    1946 Swatara Hill
    1946 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Berks counties are shown in the 1940s as a landscape of ridge-and-valley farming and early mountain recreation. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Manbeck Cem or tracing historic schoolhouses such as Kershner Sch and Fidler Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Harrisburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.

  9. 1953 Map of Wernersville
    1953 Map of Wernersville
    1953 Wernersville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Berks and Lebanon counties are shown in detail during the early 1950s, highlighting a landscape of institutional growth and deep-rooted rural settlements. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Bethany Orphans Home, Kricks Mill, and the Blue Meeting House.

  10. 1954 Map of Pine Grove, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Pine Grove, 1956 Print
    1954 Pine Grove
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape defined by industrial railroads and small valley settlements. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Hollerman Cem to local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Swatara Valley Airport.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Swatara Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Swatara Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Swatara Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of ridge-top trails and valley railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Schweigerts Sch or visit rural congregations at Hauers Ch and St Marks Ch.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Bethel, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Bethel, 1956 Print
    1955 Bethel
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania farm country and the historical Union Canal corridor are captured in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Merkey Ch, the Hilltop Park Speedway, and the industrial grounds of Millards Quarry.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Fredericksburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Fredericksburg, 1956 Print
    1955 Fredericksburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Centered on Fredericksburg and Jonestown in the mid-1950s, this area shows a productive valley landscape framed by the Blue Mountain ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Groff Sch, Meckville Ch, and the old crossroads at Bunker Hill or Freeport Mills.
    7 unique versions available

  14. 1955 Map of Strausstown, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Strausstown, 1957 Print
    1955 Strausstown
    1957 Print · USGS
    Berks County in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape where old transport routes like the UNION CANAL still follow the TULPEHOCKEN CREEK. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Charming Forge, Kricks Mill, and the Little Tulpehocken Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1955 Map of Pine Grove, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Pine Grove, 1958 Print
    1955 Pine Grove
    1958 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County coal towns and the Blue Mountain ridges are documented here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Klingers Sch and Hauer Ch alongside coal-era infrastructure like Coal Castle.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Harrisburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.
    7 unique versions available

  17. 1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Harrisburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the Susquehanna water gaps to the fertile Dutch Country. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and find landmarks like Carlisle Barracks or the Anthracite Coal Fields.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1963 Map of Wernersville
    1963 Map of Wernersville
    1963 Wernersville
    1963 Print · USGS
    Berks County and Lebanon County are captured here in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by ridgelines and Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. Researchers can trace historic local institutions like the Bethany Orphans Home, the Jesuit College, and the winding Reading RR.

  19. 1964 Map of Harrisburg
    1964 Map of Harrisburg
    1964 Harrisburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by ridge-and-valley geology and critical Cold War infrastructure. Researchers can trace the massive Indiantown Gap Military Reservation or the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR.

  20. 1977 Map of Fredericksburg, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Fredericksburg, 1979 Print
    1977 Fredericksburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Northern Lebanon County in the late seventies reveals a landscape of varied agricultural patterns and traditional settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Jonestown and Fredericksburg or locate features along Swatara Creek.

  21. 1977 Map of Pine Grove, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Pine Grove, 1979 Print
    1977 Pine Grove
    1979 Print · USGS
    Pine Grove and the coal region foothills are seen from above in the late seventies as modern highways began to reshape the valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of settlements like Suedberg and Ravine nestled between Second Mountain and Sharp Mountain.

  22. 1984 Map of Harrisburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Harrisburg, 1985 Print
    1984 Harrisburg
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the winding Susquehanna River and the industrial growth of its river towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of Amtrak and Conrail or explore the bounds of Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1984 Map of Sunbury, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Sunbury, 1985 Print
    1984 Sunbury
    1985 Print · USGS
    Pennsylvania coal country and the Susquehanna valley appear here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by industrial ridges and river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like Conrail and explore mountain settlements from Mahanoy City to Elizabethville.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1992 Map of Bethel, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Bethel, 1995 Print
    1992 Bethel
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Berks and Lebanon county line area comes to life in this detailed late-century survey of rural Pennsylvania townships. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Merkey Ch, the historic Union Canal, and the old mills at Crosskill Mills.

  25. 1999 Map of Friedensburg, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Friedensburg, 2001 Print
    1999 Friedensburg
    2001 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County at the end of the millennium shows a landscape shaped by the ridge of Blue Mountain and a network of valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can locate several local schools such as Black Horse Sch and Reber Sch, or trace the path of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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