1960s Maps of Chester County, Pennsylvania

Explore 10 historic maps of Chester County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Chester County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Chester County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Chester County, PA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Baltimore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

  3. 1963 Map of Unionville, 1973 Print
    1963 Map of Unionville, 1973 Print
    1963 Unionville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Chester County during the mid-twentieth century shows a mix of rolling farm country and industrial expansion along the Brandywine forks. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Embreeville State Hosp, local landmarks like Sawerys Mill, and schools such as Copeland Sch.

  4. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1966 Map of Media, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Media, 1968 Print
    1966 Media
    1968 Print · USGS
    Delaware County is captured here in the mid-1960s as suburban expansion meets the region's historic institutional estates. Researchers can trace family roots at Sleighton Farm School, locate the Tyler Arboretum, or follow the Penn Central line through Wawa.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1966 Map of Valley Forge, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Valley Forge, 1968 Print
    1966 Valley Forge
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Main Line and Valley Forge regions are captured here in the mid-1960s as suburban growth began to surround the Revolutionary War's most famous encampment. Local historians can trace the legacy of the Schuylkill valley through Washingtons Headquarters, Great Valley Mills, and old school sites like Roberts Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1966 Map of Collegeville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Collegeville, 1968 Print
    1966 Collegeville
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Montgomery County comes to life as Collegeville and its neighbors expand along the Perkiomen Creek. Researchers can trace institutional history at the State Correctional Institution or find local landmarks like Ursinus College and Markleys Pond.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1966 Map of Norristown, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Norristown, 1968 Print
    1966 Norristown
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Schuylkill River corridor undergoes massive suburban transformation in the mid-sixties as the turnpike and expressway reshape the valley. Researchers can trace historic institutions and neighborhoods from Plymouth Meeting to Villanova University and Bryn Mawr College.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Wilmington North, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Wilmington North, 1969 Print
    1967 Wilmington North
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania show a mix of suburban growth and preserved estates during the late sixties. Trace family history at Chesed Shel emeth Cem or locate old rail junctions like Chadds Ford Junction and Cossart.
    4 unique versions available

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