Old Maps of Potter Township, Pennsylvania

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1943 Map of Lewistown

    

    1943 Lewistown

    1943 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania's rugged ridge-and-valley landscape is documented here during the mid-forties, showing the deep integration of rail lines and mountain gaps. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous rural landmarks like Emma Chapel, Mattern Junction, and the McNitt School.

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22. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Harrisburg

    1952 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.

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25. 1957 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1957 Harrisburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.

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28. 1961 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1961 Harrisburg

    1961 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the Susquehanna water gaps to the fertile Dutch Country. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and find landmarks like Carlisle Barracks or the Anthracite Coal Fields.

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31. 1962 Map of State College, 1964 Print

    

    1962 State College

    1964 Print · USGS

    State College and the Penn State campus are shown in the early sixties during a period of significant collegiate and local growth. Researchers can trace historic campus buildings like Old Main or locate outlying villages such as Boalsburg and Linden Hall.

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34. 1964 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1964 Harrisburg

    1964 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by ridge-and-valley geology and critical Cold War infrastructure. Researchers can trace the massive Indiantown Gap Military Reservation or the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR.

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37. 1966 Map of Centre Hall, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Centre Hall

    1968 Print · USGS

    Penn Valley and the surrounding ridges of central Pennsylvania are captured here in the mid-1960s, a period of established university research and state forest conservation. Researchers can trace the railroad corridor of the Penn Central or locate family sites near Tusseyville, Potters Mills, and the Egg Hill Cem.

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40. 1966 Map of Spring Mills, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Spring Mills

    1968 Print · USGS

    The agricultural valleys and forested ridges of central Pennsylvania are captured here during the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Farmers Mills, Bethesda Ch, and Paradise Cem along the winding banks of Penns Creek.

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43. 1966 Map of Mingoville, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Mingoville

    1968 Print · USGS

    Nittany Valley and its surrounding ridges appear in the mid-sixties just as the Howard Reservoir was being established. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Zion and Jacksonville or locate the Furnace Ruins and Eagle Cem.

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46. 1966 Map of Barrville, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Barrville

    1968 Print · USGS

    The high ridges and deep gaps of Mifflin County appear in detail during the mid-sixties, from the forested slopes of Broad Mountain to the farms of the valley floor. Genealogists and hikers can trace old schoolhouse locations like Mountain View Sch and quiet rural burials at Long Lane Cem.

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49. 1977 Map of Mingoville, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Mingoville

    1979 Print · USGS

    Centre County farmland and the village of Mingoville are shown in high-resolution aerial detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the rural landscape between Nittany Mountain and the course of Bald Eagle Creek.

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52. 1977 Map of Barrville, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Barrville

    1979 Print · USGS

    The Kishcoquillas Valley of the late 1970s is captured here in striking aerial detail, showing the intricate agricultural layout of Central Pennsylvania. Researchers can trace the rural landscape around Barrville and the winding course of Kishcoquillas Creek.

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55. 1977 Map of Spring Mills, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Spring Mills

    1979 Print · USGS

    Penn Valley and the village of Spring Mills are captured in this aerial survey from the late seventies, showing the area's deep agricultural roots. Researchers can trace land divisions and farmstead locations along the banks of Penn Creek and the slopes of First Mountain.

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58. 1977 Map of Centre Hall, 1979 Print

    

    1977 Centre Hall

    1979 Print · USGS

    The strip-cropped fields of the Penn Valley dominate the landscape in the late seventies, bordered by the steep ridges of Mount Nittany. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layouts of Centre Hall, Potters Mills, and the banks of Sinking Creek.

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61. 1977 Map of State College, 1979 Print

    

    1977 State College

    1979 Print · USGS

    State College and the Nittany Valley are captured in this late-seventies aerial survey during a period of steady expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Lemont, Houserville, and the residential blocks surrounding State College.

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64. 1984 Map of State College, 1985 Print

    

    1984 State College

    1985 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania’s Ridge-and-Valley province is captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the deep connection between the mountain terrain and the region's historic settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Pennsylvania State University and follow old rail corridors like the Bellefonte Historical RR and Conrail.

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67. 1988 Map of State College, 1989 Print

    

    1988 State College

    1989 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania in the late eighties shows the sprawling influence of Pennsylvania State University against a backdrop of ancient ridges. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Church Hill Church and the Bellefonte Cemetery across the deep valleys.

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70. 1998 Map of Barrville, 1999 Print

    

    1998 Barrville

    1999 Print · USGS

    The Kishacoquillas Valley and the mountain ridges of central Pennsylvania are shown here in the late 1990s as a landscape of agricultural tradition and vast state forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through the Barrville Sch, Long Lane Cem, and the old settlement at Kishacoquillas.

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73. 1998 Map of Spring Mills, 1999 Print

    

    1998 Spring Mills

    1999 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania’s Ridge-and-Valley region is captured here in the late nineties, showcasing the tight-knit rural communities of Spring Mills and Potters Mills. Genealogists can locate family sites at Union Cem or Heckman Cem and trace the winding paths of Penns Creek through the forest gaps.

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