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Old Maps of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

Explore 110 old maps of Carbon County, spanning from 1889 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Carbon County, PA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print
    1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print
    1889 Hazleton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coal fields are seen at their industrial height in the late 1880s, revealing a landscape defined by anthracite and iron rails. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hazleton, the company town of Eckley, and the rail-heavy corridors of Lansford and Tamaqua.
  4. 1891 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1891 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1891 Wilkesbarre
    1891 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's industrial heartland is caught here at the height of the anthracite era, where the coal-and-rail economy dominated the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific layouts of coal patches like Sugar Notch and Moffatt Patch or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R. R. across the ridges.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1891 Map of Hazleton
    1891 Map of Hazleton
    1891 Hazleton
    1891 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region comes alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by ridges and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hazleton, the gravity-rail heritage at Summit Hill, and the bustling yards of Lansford or Tamaqua.
  10. 1893 Map of Hazleton
    1893 Map of Hazleton
    1893 Hazleton
    1893 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania is captured here in the late nineteenth century, during its industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks and company patches like Lansford, Summit Hill, and the coal-rich village of Eckley.
    8 unique versions available
  13. 1894 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1894 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1894 Wilkesbarre
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern anthracite coal fields and rugged ridge-and-valley terrain of Luzerne County are captured here in the 1890s. Researchers can trace early railroad alignments through Sugar Notch or locate long-standing settlements like White Haven and Ashley.
    8 unique versions available
  16. 1902 Map of Slatington
    1902 Map of Slatington
    1902 Slatington
    1902 Print · USGS
    Lehigh County's industrial and quarrying heart comes into focus at the dawn of the 1900s. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh Canal and locate family landmarks like Peters Store, Jordan Church, and the Consolidated Quarries.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1909 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
    1909 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
    1909 Hamburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Berks counties are captured here during the height of the steam era, showing the intricate relationship between the mountain gaps and the rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace old postal routes through Wessnersville Stony Run P O, locate the historic Five Locks, and identify family farms near Crystal Cave.
  22. 1911 Map of Hamburg
    1911 Map of Hamburg
    1911 Hamburg
    1911 Print · USGS
    Berks and Schuylkill counties are captured here at a peak of rail-driven rural life just before the Great War. Researchers can trace family roots through specific locales like New Ringgold, Dorset Sta, and the historic Five Locks along the Schuylkill River.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1914 Map of Wind Gap, 1956 Print
    1914 Map of Wind Gap, 1956 Print
    1914 Wind Gap
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northampton and Monroe Counties are captured here just before the First World War, dominated by the industrial rail corridor at Wind Gap. Genealogists can locate dozens of named schools like Michael Valley School and early quarries at Chapman Quarries.
  28. 1916 Map of Wind Gap
    1916 Map of Wind Gap
    1916 Wind Gap
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Pocono foothills and Blue Mountain ridge are captured here at the height of the steam-rail era. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like St. Joseph School, Haynes Mill, and the busy rail junction at Wind Gap.
    7 unique versions available
  31. 1922 Map of Mauch Chunk, 1952 Print
    1922 Map of Mauch Chunk, 1952 Print
    1922 Mauch Chunk
    1952 Print · USGS
    The industrial Lehigh Valley thrives in the early 1920s, dominated by the winding river and two major competing railroad lines. Genealogists can locate old rural landmarks like the Larrytown Poor Farm, Indian Hills School, and the busy rail hub of Mauch Chunk.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1922 Map of Stoddartsville, 1958 Print
    1922 Map of Stoddartsville, 1958 Print
    1922 Stoddartsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania Poconos at the turn of the century show a landscape of high timber ridges and early mountain resorts. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths to Stoddartsville, identify the old Fayette School, or follow the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1924 Map of Stoddartsville
    1924 Map of Stoddartsville
    1924 Stoddartsville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Upper Carbon and Monroe counties are shown in the early twenties as a landscape of timbered hills and headwater streams. Genealogists can locate old rural landmarks like Bradys Switch, the Leonardsville settlement, and the Locust Ridge School.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1924 Map of Mauch Chunk
    1924 Map of Mauch Chunk
    1924 Mauch Chunk
    1924 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the early twenties is a landscape of industrial power and rural mountain life, dominated by the winding Lehigh River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small schools like Lentz School and old settlements from Mauch Chunk to Palmerton.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1937 Map of Allentown West
    1937 Map of Allentown West
    1937 Allentown West
    1937 Print · USGS
    Lehigh County at the end of the Depression era reveals a dense network of rural schoolhouses and crossroads hamlets before post-war expansion. Genealogists can trace family names at James Peters Sch or Heidelberg Sch, and locate landmarks like Schantz Spr and Rising Sun.
  46. 1942 Map of Allentown West
    1942 Map of Allentown West
    1942 Allentown West
    1942 Print · USGS
    Lehigh County during the early war years displays a landscape of industrial river towns and agrarian crossroads. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Snyder Sch, historic landmarks like Cedar Crest College, and the sprawling Trexler Game Preserve.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1943 Map of Scranton
    1943 Map of Scranton
    1943 Scranton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal and rail corridor comes to life in the 1940s, showcasing the dense urban industrial centers of the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Fayette School and Locust Ridge School or trace the early paths of the DL & W and Erie railroads.
  52. 1943 Map of Mauch Chunk
    1943 Map of Mauch Chunk
    1943 Mauch Chunk
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River corridor is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the vital rail and industry centers of Carbon County. Genealogists and researchers can trace dozens of rural schoolhouses and family-named landmarks like the Larrytown Poor Farm, St Pauls Ch, and Three O'clock Spring.
  55. 1943 Map of Wind Gap
    1943 Map of Wind Gap
    1943 Wind Gap
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania countryside near the Monroe and Northampton county line is captured here during the wartime era. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh and New England railroad through the Wind Gap pass or locate local landmarks like St Joseph Sch and Ross Common.
  58. 1943 Map of Stoddartsville
    1943 Map of Stoddartsville
    1943 Stoddartsville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pocono Plateau at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by river valleys and developing recreation preserves. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses and small settlements like Stoddartsville, Albrightsville, and the Fishery Sch.
  61. 1943 Map of Bethlehem
    1943 Map of Bethlehem
    1943 Bethlehem
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northampton and Lehigh counties hummed with industry and river commerce during the early war years. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate family-named landmarks like Chief Tatamy, and find rural schools such as Mexico School and Poplar Valley Sch.
  64. 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
  67. 1947 Map of Hazleton, 1962 Print
    1947 Map of Hazleton, 1962 Print
    1947 Hazleton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coal fields and the industrial hubs of Luzerne County are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the rail-and-mine landscape of Ashmore Yards, Lattimer Mines, and the borough of McAdoo.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1947 Map of Tamaqua, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Tamaqua, 1964 Print
    1947 Tamaqua
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Panther Valley coal region is captured here at a mid-century peak of industrial activity. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks at Arlington Yards or locate local landmarks like Odd Fellows Cem and Owl Creek Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1947 Map of White Haven, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of White Haven, 1966 Print
    1947 White Haven
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River valley in the late 1940s is a landscape defined by industry and rail, where coal mining and transportation intersect. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like White Haven and Tannery, or locate local landmarks like Ripple Sch and St Patrick Cem.
    4 unique versions available
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