Old Maps of Hamburg, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of Hamburg. 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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Hamburg, PA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Pottsville, 1964 Print
    1889 Map of Pottsville, 1964 Print
    1889 Pottsville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Anthracite coal country and the complex rail networks of the late nineteenth century dominate this survey of the Schuylkill River valley. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the early footprints of Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, and the numerous rail branches serving New Philadelphia and Port Carbon.

  2. 1891 Map of Pottsville
    1891 Map of Pottsville
    1891 Pottsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County enters its industrial height in the 1890s, when anthracite coal and iron rails reshaped the mountains. Trace the dense rail networks of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad connecting Pottsville, St. Clair, and Schuylkill Haven.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1909 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
    1909 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
    1909 Hamburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Berks counties are captured here during the height of the steam era, showing the intricate relationship between the mountain gaps and the rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace old postal routes through Wessnersville Stony Run P O, locate the historic Five Locks, and identify family farms near Crystal Cave.

  4. 1911 Map of Hamburg
    1911 Map of Hamburg
    1911 Hamburg
    1911 Print · USGS
    Berks and Schuylkill counties are captured here at a peak of rail-driven rural life just before the Great War. Researchers can trace family roots through specific locales like New Ringgold, Dorset Sta, and the historic Five Locks along the Schuylkill River.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1945 Map of Auburn, 1958 Print
    1945 Map of Auburn, 1958 Print
    1945 Auburn
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Berks and Schuylkill counties are defined here by the industrial corridor of the Schuylkill River and the high ridge of Blue Mountain. Trace ancestral roots at St Michaels Ch or locate vanished local schools like Jefferson Sch and Mangel Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1946 Map of Auburn
    1946 Map of Auburn
    1946 Auburn
    1946 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Berks counties met at the river gap during the mid-forties, where heavy rail and the mountain ridge defined local life. Genealogists can locate family-named schools like Mangel Sch and Jefferson Sch or trace the Appalachian Trail past Port Clinton.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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.

  10. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
    1956 Hamburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Berks County is captured here in the mid-1950s, where the industrial valley of the Schuylkill River meets the ridge of Blue Mountain. Genealogists and researchers can find Five Locks, the Hamburg Tuberculosis Sanatorium, and local schools like Heinly Sch.
    10 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of Hamburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Hamburg, 1960 Print
    1956 Hamburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley country comes to life in the mid-fifties, from the Schuylkill River to the Lehigh border. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Blue Mountain or locate family roots near New Bethel Ch and Crystal Cave.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.

  15. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 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

  17. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 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.

  19. 1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print
    1984 Allentown
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley and southern Poconos are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and academic life converge along the river corridor. Trace the rail-and-water networks connecting Jim Thorpe and Bethlehem, or explore landmarks like Lehigh University and the Delaware Water Gap.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 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

  21. 1999 Map of Auburn, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Auburn, 2001 Print
    1999 Auburn
    2001 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Berks counties met at the turn of the millennium along the steep ridges of Blue Mountain and the winding river valleys. Researchers can trace rural schoolhouse locations like Tunnel Sch and historic local congregations at Salem Ch or St Michaels Ch.

  22. 2023 Map of Hamburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hamburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Hamburg
    2023 Print · USGS
    Berks County's northern ridges and river valleys are captured here in the 2020s, showing the enduring footprint of historic settlements like Hamburg and Virginville. Trace genealogical roots at Warzluft Family Cem or explore the heights along the Appalachian National Scenic Trl.

  23. 2023 Map of Auburn, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Auburn, 2023 Print
    2023 Auburn
    2023 Print · USGS
    Northern Berks County and Schuylkill County are shown here at the river confluence in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family burial sites like the Northkill Amish Burial Ground and Fahl Family Cem near Auburn.

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