Old Maps of Lancaster Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Lancaster Township with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Lancaster Township has changed over the decades.


Lancaster Township, PA maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Zelienople, 1963 Print
    1908 Map of Zelienople, 1963 Print
    1908 Zelienople
    1963 Print · USGS
    Butler County and parts of Lawrence and Beaver Counties are shown in the first decade of the 1900s, when the region's river-and-rail economy was in full swing. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at McConnells Mill, locate schools like Tollgate School, or explore the early streets of Zelienople and Harmony.

  2. 1910 Map of Zelienople
    1910 Map of Zelienople
    1910 Zelienople
    1910 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early twentieth century is a landscape of thriving creek-side towns and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like McConnells Mill, Zion Church, and the many country schoolhouses including American School.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania reached its mid-century peak during this era of heavy rail and river transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of steel towns like Aliquippa and Weirton alongside the Ohio River and major lines of the Pennsylvania RR.

  4. 1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Canton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania is captured at its mid-century peak in this detailed regional survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find local landmarks like Nimisila Reservoir and Tappan Reservoir.

  5. 1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Canton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River Valley. Trace the heritage of rail and river commerce through Pittsburgh, the massive steel towns along the Ohio River, and major junctions on the Pennsylvania RR.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Evans City, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Evans City, 1959 Print
    1958 Evans City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Butler County in the late fifties reveals a landscape of winding creeks and coal mining operations. Trace the path of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad through Evans City and discover landmarks like Stamm Sch and Harmony Junction.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Zelienople, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Zelienople, 1959 Print
    1958 Zelienople
    1959 Print · USGS
    Zelienople and the Connoquenessing valley appear in the late fifties as coal mining and rail transport shaped the Butler County border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Ch, Wurtemburg Cem, and the Lillyville Sch during a period of industrial expansion.
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1961 Map of Prospect, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Prospect, 1964 Print
    1961 Prospect
    1964 Print · USGS
    Butler County's rural landscape is captured in the early sixties as industrial mining and traditional farming intersect near Prospect. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Crown Hill Cem, Bunker Hill Sch, and the Carnahan Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Portersville, 1964 Print
    1961 Map of Portersville, 1964 Print
    1961 Portersville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Slippery Rock Creek gorge and the industrial plateaus of Butler and Lawrence Counties are captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through Mt Hope Cem, visit Kennedy Mill, or locate mid-century coal operations like the strip mines near Portersville.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Canton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania thrives in the early sixties as steel mills and rail lines dominate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like McKinley National Memorial, Malone College, and industrial sites such as Republic Steel Corp.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1986 Map of East Liverpool
    1986 Map of East Liverpool
    1986 East Liverpool
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state border region in the 1980s reveals a landscape shaped by the Ohio River and a massive rail network. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of East Liverpool and Midland or locate inland landmarks like Pine Lake and Strip Mines.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2023 Map of Zelienople, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Zelienople, 2023 Print
    2023 Zelienople
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Butler County maintains its deep communal roots where Zelienople and Harmony meet. Researchers can trace local history through dozens of named sites like the Mennonite Meeting House and the Old Furnace settlement.

  13. 2023 Map of Prospect, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Prospect, 2023 Print
    2023 Prospect
    2023 Print · USGS
    Prospect and Moraine State Park are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the expansive waters of Lake Arthur. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous sites like Prospect Cem and the Emmanuel Lutheran Church Cem.

  14. 2023 Map of Evans City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Evans City, 2023 Print
    2023 Evans City
    2023 Print · USGS
    Evans City and the surrounding Butler County valleys are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names across numerous sites like Evans City Cem and the Harmonist Society Cem.

  15. 2023 Map of Portersville, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Portersville, 2023 Print
    2023 Portersville
    2023 Print · USGS
    Butler and Lawrence Counties reveal a landscape defined by creek gorges and early milling sites in this contemporary survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Zion Baptist Cem and historic locations such as McConnells Mill or Rose Point.

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