1950s Maps of Union Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 7 historic maps of Union Township 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 Union Township'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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Union Township's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Union Township, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Birdsboro
    1950 Map of Birdsboro
    1950 Birdsboro
    1950 Print · USGS
    Berks County's industrial and agricultural heartland is captured here just after the war, centered on the Birdsboro rail hub. Trace family history through landmarks like the Daniel Boone Homestead, Exeter Friends Meeting House, and Stony Creek Mills.

  2. 1954 Map of Elverson, 1970 Print
    1954 Map of Elverson, 1970 Print
    1954 Elverson
    1970 Print · USGS
    Berks and Chester counties are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of colonial history and modern transit. Trace old family sites near Geigertown, Joanna Heights, and churches like Bethesda Ch or Ebenezer Ch.

  3. 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

  4. 1956 Map of Pottstown, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Pottstown, 1957 Print
    1956 Pottstown
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Pottstown and the rural townships of Chester and Montgomery counties were still deeply connected by the Reading and Pennsylvania railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Nantmeal Village, the old crossroads at Titlows Corner, and historic sites like St Peters Ch.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Elverson, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Elverson, 1957 Print
    1956 Elverson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Berks and Chester County borderlands come into focus in the mid-fifties, balancing industrial rail history with emerging state parklands. Researchers can trace family roots at Springfield Cem, locate Hause Sch, and explore the grounds of Hopewell Village.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 1957 Map of Boyertown, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Boyertown, 1958 Print
    1957 Boyertown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Berks County is shown here in the late fifties, where the industrial valley of the Schuylkill meets the ridges of Earl and Colebrookdale. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hahawas Sachem Cem, the Shanesville Chapel, and the vanished site of Woodchoppertown.
    6 unique versions available

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