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Old Maps of Centre County, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration

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Centre County, PA maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Houtzdale, 1959 Print
    1903 Map of Houtzdale, 1959 Print
    1903 Houtzdale
    1959 Print · USGS
    Clearfield County was a hub of rail and river activity at the turn of the century as industrial towns expanded along the Allegheny Mts. Researchers can trace the early layout of Houtzdale, find family-named post offices like Oshanter P.O. Mitchells, and follow the winding Clearfield Creek.
  4. 1905 Map of Houtzdale
    1905 Map of Houtzdale
    1905 Houtzdale
    1905 Print · USGS
    Houtzdale and the surrounding Clearfield County coalfields are captured here during their industrial prime at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-dependent settlements and local post offices like Kephart P.O., Belsena Mills, and Brisbin.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1908 Map of Bellefonte, 1956 Print
    1908 Map of Bellefonte, 1956 Print
    1908 Bellefonte
    1956 Print · USGS
    Centre County at the opening of the twentieth century is a landscape of thriving rail hubs and early academic growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Pennsylvania State College and locate vanished rural landmarks like the Silverdale School or Scotia Benore PO.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1909 Map of Bellefonte
    1909 Map of Bellefonte
    1909 Bellefonte
    1909 Print · USGS
    Centre County at the turn of the century shows a burgeoning academic and industrial landscape centered on the early campus of Pennsylvania State College. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Scotia Benore PO, Fairview Church, and the Silverdale School.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1919 Map of Menno
    1919 Map of Menno
    1919 Menno
    1919 Print · USGS
    Huntingdon County is shown at the end of the first World War, when small-town industry and rail travel still dictated the local rhythm. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named landmarks like McAlevys Fort, Cornpropst Mills, and the Union Church near the county line.
  16. 1920 Map of Altoona, 1954 Print
    1920 Map of Altoona, 1954 Print
    1920 Altoona
    1954 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail-heavy corridor of the 1920s is on full display as the Pennsylvania RR cuts through the mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Beech Grove School and lost settlements such as Wopsononock or Fostoria.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1921 Map of Howard
    1921 Map of Howard
    1921 Howard
    1921 Print · USGS
    The valleys and ridges of Central Pennsylvania are captured here just as the rail-and-river economy was maturing. Researchers can trace family sites among a high density of rural schools and churches like Cedar Spring School, Hunter Run Church, and the town of Lamar.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1921 Map of Williamsport
    1921 Map of Williamsport
    1921 Williamsport
    1921 Print · USGS
    Williamsport and the West Branch Susquehanna valley are captured here in the early 1920s, showing a landscape defined by rail corridors and steep mountain ridges. Genealogists can locate family-named schools and social landmarks like the Morgan Valley School, Nippono Park, and Shakespeare Club.
  25. 1921 Map of Lock Haven, 1958 Print
    1921 Map of Lock Haven, 1958 Print
    1921 Lock Haven
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lock Haven and the Susquehanna River West Branch are captured in the early twenties, showing a landscape defined by industry and mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic schools and family hamlets from Woolrich to Logan Mills, or locate the State Normal School and Great Island.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1922 Map of Philipsburg
    1922 Map of Philipsburg
    1922 Philipsburg
    1922 Print · USGS
    Philipsburg and the northern Allegheny coalfields are captured here in the early twenties during a period of heavy rail and mining activity. Genealogists can trace family locations through dozens of named rural schoolhouses like Klondike School and industrial sites including Cuba Mines and the Central RR of Pennsylvania.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1922 Map of Altoona
    1922 Map of Altoona
    1922 Altoona
    1922 Print · USGS
    The industrial hub of Altoona and the steep slopes of the Allegheny Front are captured here in the early 1920s. Researchers can trace the extensive rail operations of the Pennsylvania railroad and locate numerous vanished rural landmarks like the Richland School and Grandview Cemetery.
    8 unique versions available
  34. 1923 Map of Howard
    1923 Map of Howard
    1923 Howard
    1923 Print · USGS
    The valleys of Clinton and Center counties were bustling with rural life in the 1920s as the rail and river economy matured. Genealogists can locate over a dozen local schoolhouses like Wagner School and trace the paths of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Beech Creek Sta.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1923 Map of Lock Haven
    1923 Map of Lock Haven
    1923 Lock Haven
    1923 Print · USGS
    The West Branch Susquehanna River corridor in the early twenties reveals a landscape of industrial river towns and isolated mountain valleys. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Swissdale School, Liberty Church, and the grounds of the State Normal School.
    7 unique versions available
  40. 1923 Map of Williamsport
    1923 Map of Williamsport
    1923 Williamsport
    1923 Print · USGS
    Williamsport and the Susquehanna riverfront are captured here in the early twenties, showing a region defined by industrial rail lines and steep ridges. You can trace the path of the Pennsylvania Canal (Abandoned) or locate rural landmarks like Nippono Park and the Captain Greene Monument.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1923 Map of Tyrone
    1923 Map of Tyrone
    1923 Tyrone
    1923 Print · USGS
    The industrial and rail corridor of the Juniata Valley is captured here in the early twenties as it winds between massive ridges. Researchers can locate early iron landmarks like Huntingdon Furnace, local schools such as Kinch School, and the rail junction at Tyrone.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1924 Map of Centre Hall, 1958 Print
    1924 Map of Centre Hall, 1958 Print
    1924 Centre Hall
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the 1920s, showing a world of limestone springs and mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Old Fort, Tusseyville, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Gentzel School.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1924 Map of Lewistown, 1958 Print
    1924 Map of Lewistown, 1958 Print
    1924 Lewistown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mifflin County settlements line the river and valley floor during the mid-1920s, showing the region's transition from agrarian mills to industrial rail hubs. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks such as Union Mills, Emma Chapel, and numerous family-named sites like Strodes Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1927 Map of Lewisburg
    1927 Map of Lewisburg
    1927 Lewisburg
    1927 Print · USGS
    The central Pennsylvania landscape in the 1920s is defined here by the winding Juniata River and the industrial hubs of Lewistown and Burnham. Local historians can trace old river crossings like Lafolds Ford or the many rural schoolhouses like Yoder School and Brice School.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1928 Map of Snow Shoe
    1928 Map of Snow Shoe
    1928 Snow Shoe
    1928 Print · USGS
    Centre County's coal and timber country is documented here in the late 1920s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and wilderness. Researchers can locate active operations like Mine No 25, the village of Gillintown, and the remote Soldiers Home Camp.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1929 Map of Centre Hall
    1929 Map of Centre Hall
    1929 Centre Hall
    1929 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley country is shown here in the late 1920s as a landscape of rural schools and water mills. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Old Fort, Penn Cave, and dozens of school sites like Gentzel School.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1929 Map of Tyrone
    1929 Map of Tyrone
    1929 Tyrone
    1929 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania during the 1920s reveals a landscape defined by industrial rail towns and limestone valleys. Trace the route of the Pennsylvania Railroad past historic sites like Graziers Mill and Union Furnace.
    6 unique versions available
  64. 1929 Map of Karthaus
    1929 Map of Karthaus
    1929 Karthaus
    1929 Print · USGS
    The West Branch Susquehanna River and its steep hollows defined life in Clearfield County during the late twenties. Researchers can trace the riverfront New York Central Railroad and find dozens of rural school sites like Fairview Sch and the community at Frenchville.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1931 Map of Show Shoe
    1931 Map of Show Shoe
    1931 Show Shoe
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coalfields and river valleys are captured here in the early 1930s, showing a rugged landscape defined by mountain camps and mining towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through industrial settlements like Clarence and Snow Shoe or locate old schools such as Cherry Run Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1932 Map of Karthaus
    1932 Map of Karthaus
    1932 Karthaus
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna’s West Branch winds through Clearfield and Centre Counties in the late 1920s, a landscape shaped by the rail and timber industries. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural schools and churches like Mignot Sch and Fairview Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1933 Map of Tyrone
    1933 Map of Tyrone
    1933 Tyrone
    1933 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's iron and rail heritage is on full display here in the early thirties as the industrial hub of Tyrone connects the valleys. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Pennsylvania Furnace, Grazier Mill, and dozens of rural schoolhouses like Rural Choice Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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