Old Maps of Plumstead Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

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Plumstead Township, PA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Doylestown
    1890 Map of Doylestown
    1890 Doylestown
    1890 Print · USGS
    Bucks County in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of established mill towns and farming crossroads. Local historians can trace early rail routes like the Doylestown Branch and discover forgotten names such as New Galena, Griers Corner, and Hinkletown.

  2. 1891 Map of Doylestown
    1891 Map of Doylestown
    1891 Doylestown
    1891 Print · USGS
    Bucks County and the Delaware River valley are captured in the late Victorian era as the region's agricultural and industrial patterns were firmly established. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead locations near Kellers Church, identify stops along the Penna Railroad, and find riverside hamlets like Raven Rock and Tumble.
    11 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Norristown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of World War II shows a landscape of busy industrial river towns and expanding rail suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit networks connecting Norristown, Doylestown, and the riverfront at New Hope.

  4. 1943 Map of Bedminster
    1943 Map of Bedminster
    1943 Bedminster
    1943 Print · USGS
    Bucks County settlements and schoolhouses are captured here in the early 1940s as the rural landscape remained centered on local crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kulp's Corner, the Keller Glove Co, and the Deep Run School.

  5. 1943 Map of Doylestown
    1943 Map of Doylestown
    1943 Doylestown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Bucks County during the early 1940s reveals a settled landscape of crossroads hamlets and family-named landmarks connected by the Reading railroad. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through sites like Beulah Cemetery, the Farm School, and the Luth Ch Spire in Dublin.

  6. 1943 Map of Buckingham
    1943 Map of Buckingham
    1943 Buckingham
    1943 Print · USGS
    Bucks County at the height of the Second World War reveals a landscape of tight-knit rural villages and essential rail connections. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through landmarks like the Hughesian School, Mt Gilead Church, and stops along the Reading railroad.

  7. 1943 Map of Point Pleasant
    1943 Map of Point Pleasant
    1943 Point Pleasant
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Bucks and Hunterdon counties come alive through this survey of the river valley during the war years. Researchers can trace the Canal Feeder and railroad lines that defined the Delaware River corridor, or locate family landmarks like the Menonite Cemetery and Reading School.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1953 Map of Buckingham, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Buckingham, 1954 Print
    1953 Buckingham
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bucks County at mid-century remains a landscape of rolling townships and rural crossroads connected by the Reading Railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of DOYLESTOWN and Buckingham through landmarks like the Buckingham Valley Mill, Bycot Sta, and Mt Gilead Ch.
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Doylestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Doylestown, 1954 Print
    1953 Doylestown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Bucks County in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing boroughs and deep-rooted rural townships. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous named schoolhouses and local institutions like the National Agricultural College and Beulah Chapel.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Lumberville, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lumberville, 1956 Print
    1955 Lumberville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the intricate network of the Delaware Division Canal and Pennsylvania Railroad bordering Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wismer PO, the Brick Church, and rural schoolhouses like Rocky Ridge Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 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

  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. 1957 Map of Bedminster, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Bedminster, 1958 Print
    1957 Bedminster
    1958 Print · USGS
    Bucks County settlements and rolling farmlands are captured here in the late fifties as rural life centered on historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Irish Meeting House, Kellers Church, and the distinctive hamlet of Elephant.
    5 unique versions available

  16. 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

  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. 1984 Map of Reading, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Reading, 1986 Print
    1984 Reading
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established industrial hubs and rapid suburban expansion. Trace local history through landmarks like Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Willow Grove Naval Air Station, and Kutztown University.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1992 Map of Bedminster, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Bedminster, 1995 Print
    1992 Bedminster
    1995 Print · USGS
    Upper Bucks County in the early nineties remains a landscape of rolling farms and wooded ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace long-standing rural communities through landmarks like the Irish Meeting House, Kellers Church, and the curious crossroads of Elephant.

  20. 1992 Map of Doylestown, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Doylestown, 1995 Print
    1992 Doylestown
    1995 Print · USGS
    Bucks County at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of growing towns and preserved open spaces along the Neshaminy Creek. Trace the footprints of historical communities like New Britain and Chalfont, or locate local landmarks like Beulah Chapel and the Warrington Airfield.

  21. 1997 Map of Lumberville, 1998 Print
    1997 Map of Lumberville, 1998 Print
    1997 Lumberville
    1998 Print · USGS
    Bucks County and Hunterdon County riverside life comes into focus in this late-nineties survey of the Delaware River corridor. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns through local landmarks like Brick Church Sch, Point Pleasant, and the river-hugging Raritan Canal.

  22. 1999 Map of Doylestown, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Doylestown, 2001 Print
    1999 Doylestown
    2001 Print · USGS
    Bucks County at the close of the century shows a landscape where historic crossroads like Doylestown meet modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace local landmarks such as the County Home, Beulah Cem Chapel, and the Peace Valley Reservoir.

  23. 1999 Map of Buckingham, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Buckingham, 2001 Print
    1999 Buckingham
    2001 Print · USGS
    Bucks County was undergoing steady suburban change at the end of the millennium, yet its historic township patterns remained clear. Researchers can trace family sites near Lahaska, Furlong, and Wycombe, or find community landmarks like the Mt Gilead Ch and Gardenville Sch.

  24. 2023 Map of Buckingham, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Buckingham, 2023 Print
    2023 Buckingham
    2023 Print · USGS
    Bucks County community life and quiet country lanes are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family roots through sites like Buckingham Friends Cem and the Gilead African Methodist Episcopal Church Cem.

  25. 2023 Map of Doylestown, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Doylestown, 2023 Print
    2023 Doylestown
    2023 Print · USGS
    Bucks County and the outskirts of Montgomery County are shown here in the 2020s, centered on the borough of DOYLESTOWN. Researchers can trace local lineage through the New Britain Baptist Church Cem or Beulah Cem.

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