Old Maps of Freedom Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

1. 1902 Map of Ebensburg, 1954 Print

   

   1902 Ebensburg

   1954 Print · USGS

   Cambria County at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of intensive rail infrastructure and mountain mining towns. Researchers can trace the Pennsylvania RR lines and find detailed footprints for settlements like Ebensburg, Cresson, and the high peak at Blue Knob.

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4. 1902 Map of Hollidaysburg, 1957 Print

   

   1902 Hollidaysburg

   1957 Print · USGS

   Central Pennsylvania at the opening of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the iron and rail industries. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hollidaysburg, locate the Ore Hill mine, and follow the Pennsylvania R. R. through the steep gaps of the Allegheny Mountain.

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7. 1903 Map of Hollidaysburg

   

   1903 Hollidaysburg

   1903 Print · USGS

   Blair County was a hub of Appalachian industry and transit at the opening of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and locate vanished mining activity near Orehill and Henrietta.

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10. 1904 Map of Ebensburg

    

    1904 Ebensburg

    1904 Print · USGS

    Cambria County's industrial heartland is captured during the era of steam and steel, when the Pennsylvania RR crested the Allegheny Front. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Ebensburg, Lilly, and Gallitzin, or locate rural landmarks like Mt Hope Church.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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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25. 1963 Map of Hollidaysburg, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Hollidaysburg

    1965 Print · USGS

    Blair County’s mid-century industrial and suburban growth is on full display during this era of rail and road expansion. Researchers can trace institutional landmarks like Hollidaysburg State Hospital and iconic engineering feats such as the Horseshoe Curve.

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28. 1963 Map of Blue Knob, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Blue Knob

    1965 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of the Allegheny Front come into sharp focus in the early sixties as recreational spaces like Blue Knob State Park expand alongside traditional mountain settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Stiefler Corner and the Lost Cox Children Monument among the hollows of Bobs Creek.

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31. 1963 Map of Roaring Spring, 1965 Print

    

    1963 Roaring Spring

    1965 Print · USGS

    The valleys between DUNNING MOUNTAIN and SHORT MOUNTAIN were centers of industry and community in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family sites from Bakers Summit to Roaring Spring, locating Stowberger Cem, Albright Ch, and numerous local Quarries.

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34. 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.

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37. 1981 Map of Johnstown, 1983 Print

    

    1981 Johnstown

    1983 Print · USGS

    South Central Pennsylvania is captured here in the early eighties, from the industrial heart of the Conemaugh Valley to the ridges of the Allegheny Front. Local historians can trace the rail corridors of Conrail and the growth of mountain communities like Ebensburg, Nanty Glo, and Windber.

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40. 2010 Map of Roaring Spring, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Roaring Spring

    2010 Print · USGS

    Roaring Spring and the Juniata River valley appear in the early 21st century, showing the enduring structure of Blair County's rural settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Stowberger Cemetery and local landmarks such as Brooks Mill or McKee Gap.

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43. 2010 Map of Blue Knob, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Blue Knob

    2010 Print · USGS

    The Pennsylvania Alleghenies are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of state park land and secluded mountain hollows. Family historians can locate Stiefler Cemetery and the Lost Cox Children Monument, or trace early roads through Pavia and Fredericksburg.

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46. 2010 Map of Hollidaysburg, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Hollidaysburg

    2010 Print · USGS

    Blair County enters the twenty-first century with a landscape shaped by its deep industrial and rail roots. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through Allegheny Furnace, Fort Fetter, and the historic Horseshoe Curve.

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49. 2013 Map of Hollidaysburg, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Hollidaysburg

    2013 Print · USGS

    The Pennsylvania mountains met industrial ingenuity in this early twenty-first-century survey of the Allegheny front. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of rail and water around Horseshoe Curve, Fort Fetter, and Duncansville.

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52. 2013 Map of Blue Knob, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Blue Knob

    2013 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of Bedford County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of forest conservation and small-town life. Researchers can locate the Lost Cox Children Monument and trace old family-named sites like Stiefler Corner and Musselman Grove.

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55. 2013 Map of Roaring Spring, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Roaring Spring

    2013 Print · USGS

    Modern Blair County remains shaped by its river valleys and gap-crossing roads as it appeared a decade ago. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named areas like Brooks Mill and Smith Corner, or locate historical centers such as Ore Hill and Bakers Summit.

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58. 2016 Map of Blue Knob, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Blue Knob

    2016 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of the Allegheny Mountains meet at the intersection of three counties in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate numerous mountain burial sites like Blue Knob Cem and Stiefler Cem, or trace local landmarks such as the Lost Cox Children Monument.

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61. 2016 Map of Roaring Spring, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Roaring Spring

    2016 Print · USGS

    The northern edge of the Bedford County line and southern Blair County come into focus in the mid-2010s, centered on the transit and river corridors of the Juniata. Genealogists can locate numerous family burial sites and rural congregations, including Dodsons Graveyard, Greenlawn Cem, and the Lower Claar Church of the Brethren.

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64. 2016 Map of Hollidaysburg, 2016 Print

    

    2016 Hollidaysburg

    2016 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Altoona and Hollidaysburg is shown here in the 2010s, where rail history and suburban growth meet. Researchers can trace the Allegheny Portage Railroad and locate family sites like the Holliday Burial Ground or Carson Valley Cem.

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67. 2019 Map of Hollidaysburg, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Hollidaysburg

    2019 Print · USGS

    The industrial and transportation heart of Blair County comes alive in this survey of the Allegheny Front. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites from Hollidaysburg to Foot of Ten, identifying landmarks like the Blair County Courthouse and Jackson Burial Ground.

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70. 2019 Map of Roaring Spring, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Roaring Spring

    2019 Print · USGS

    The Blair and Bedford county line area is captured here during the late 2010s, showing the settled valleys between Dunning Mtn and Short Mtn. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous burial sites like Dodsons Graveyard and Old Claysburg Union Cem.

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73. 2019 Map of Blue Knob, 2019 Print

    

    2019 Blue Knob

    2019 Print · USGS

    The high ridges of Bedford and Blair counties are mapped here in the late 2010s, showcasing the complex terrain around Pavia and Blue Knob. Local historians can locate specific landmarks like the Lost Cox Children Monument and several rural burial grounds including Mount Moriah Cem and Stiefler Cem.

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