Old Maps of Summit Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Summit Township with 32 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 Summit Township has changed over the decades.


Summit Township, PA maps

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  1. 1909 Map of Butler, 1957 Print
    1909 Map of Butler, 1957 Print
    1909 Butler
    1957 Print · USGS
    Butler and its surrounding townships thrive at the peak of the rail era, before the dominance of modern highways. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local schools and churches, from Lyndora and Unionville to White Church and Elliott School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1911 Map of Butler
    1911 Map of Butler
    1911 Butler
    1911 Print · USGS
    Butler emerges as a bustling rail and trolley hub during the first decade of the twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Pittsburg and Butler Electric Railway or locate family homesteads near Frazier Mill and White Church.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    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.

  4. 1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Butler
    1958 Map of Butler
    1958 Butler
    1958 Print · USGS
    Butler and its industrial suburbs thrive during the late fifties as a major rail hub for three different lines. Researchers can trace family roots at Old Brownsdale Cem, locate the old Deshon V-A Hospital, or find vanished landmarks like the Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Saxonburg, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Saxonburg, 1959 Print
    1958 Saxonburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    Butler County in the late fifties is captured here as a landscape of small rail-side hamlets and hilltop schoolhouses. You can trace the legacy of local families through Gruenwalt Cem and Jefferson Center Cem, or follow the busy tracks of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    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.

  9. 1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    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.

  10. 1964 Map of Mount Chestnut, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Mount Chestnut, 1965 Print
    1964 Mount Chestnut
    1965 Print · USGS
    Butler County's hills were undergoing a mid-century shift during the 1960s as new subdivisions and highways began to border traditional rail junctions. Researchers can trace family roots at Mount Chestnut Cem or locate community hubs like Unionville and the Drive-in Theater.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of East Butler, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of East Butler, 1965 Print
    1964 East Butler
    1965 Print · USGS
    Butler County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail lines and emerging recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Hooker and St Joe or locate local landmarks such as St Wendelin Sch and the Drive-in Theater.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1983 Map of Indiana
    1983 Map of Indiana
    1983 Indiana
    1983 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early eighties shows a landscape of industrial river towns and expanding university campuses. Genealogists can trace family roots through Lucernemines and Spring Church, or locate ancestors in Oakland Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Saxonburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saxonburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Saxonburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Saxonburg and its surrounding rural communities are captured here in the first decade of the 2000s. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous sites like Saint Marys Cemetery, Jefferson Center, and Frazier Mill.

  14. 2010 Map of East Butler, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of East Butler, 2010 Print
    2010 East Butler
    2010 Print · USGS
    Butler County’s rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the headwaters of Connoquenessing Creek. Researchers can locate legacy sites like Whitmire Cemetery, the Boydstown Dam, and settlements such as Greece City and Saint Joe.

  15. 2010 Map of Butler, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Butler, 2010 Print
    2010 Butler
    2010 Print · USGS
    Butler and its suburban neighbors appear in this early twenty-first-century survey during a period of established residential growth and recreation. You can trace family roots at Old Brownsdale Cemetery or explore the drainage of Connoquenessing Creek past settlements like Renfrew and Nixon.

  16. 2010 Map of Mount Chestnut, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mount Chestnut, 2010 Print
    2010 Mount Chestnut
    2010 Print · USGS
    Butler County's suburban expansion meets its rural roots in the years following the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Mount Chestnut Cemetery and identify residential shifts in Northvue, Oneida, and Greenwood Village.

  17. 2013 Map of Saxonburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saxonburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Saxonburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Saxonburg and its surrounding Butler County townships are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of interconnected rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the heritage of local centers like Cabot, Marwood, and Jefferson Center alongside the waters of Thorn Cr.

  18. 2013 Map of Butler, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Butler, 2013 Print
    2013 Butler
    2013 Print · USGS
    The suburbs south of Butler come into focus during the early twenty-first century, showing a mix of aviation hubs and small communities. Researchers can trace the development of settlements like Lyndora and Renfrew or locate local landmarks such as White Church and the Sawmill Run Reservoir.

  19. 2013 Map of Mount Chestnut, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mount Chestnut, 2013 Print
    2013 Mount Chestnut
    2013 Print · USGS
    Butler County's suburban and rural transition is captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape of growing residential heights and deep creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Mount Chestnut, Unionville, and Queen Junction alongside recreation sites like Camp Alameda.

  20. 2013 Map of East Butler, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of East Butler, 2013 Print
    2013 East Butler
    2013 Print · USGS
    Butler County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape defined by significant water works and small rural crossroads. Researchers can trace the drainage of Connoquenessing Cr and locate historic points like Greece City, Starr Crossing, and Lake Oneida.

  21. 2016 Map of Butler, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Butler, 2016 Print
    2016 Butler
    2016 Print · USGS
    Butler County's regional hub and surrounding valleys are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape shaped by both industry and educational growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Old Brownsdale Cem or follow the rail corridor of the B & O RR through Renfrew and Lyndora.

  22. 2016 Map of Mount Chestnut, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mount Chestnut, 2016 Print
    2016 Mount Chestnut
    2016 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of Butler and the surrounding ridge country are captured here during a period of steady residential expansion. Local researchers can locate several historical burial sites including Greenlawn Cemetery and trace the drainage of Little Connoquenessing Creek toward Lake Arthur.

  23. 2016 Map of East Butler, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of East Butler, 2016 Print
    2016 East Butler
    2016 Print · USGS
    Butler County's rural character and hydraulic history are on display in this modern survey of the East Butler area. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Greece City and Saint Joe, or locate genealogical landmarks like the Whitmire Cem.

  24. 2016 Map of Saxonburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Saxonburg, 2016 Print
    2016 Saxonburg
    2016 Print · USGS
    Saxonburg and its surrounding Butler County hamlets appear in detail during the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Gruenwalt Cem and Pape Cem, or locate historic hubs like Frazier Mill and Cabot.

  25. 2019 Map of East Butler, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of East Butler, 2019 Print
    2019 East Butler
    2019 Print · USGS
    Butler County's rural uplands are shown in high detail during the late twenty-teens, documenting the traditional settlements and water features of the region. Researchers can trace family history through several local landmarks like Saint Josephs Cem, Greece City, and Lake Oneida.

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