1950s Maps of Elk Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 6 historic maps of Elk Township from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Elk Township's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Elk Township's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Elk Township, PA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Bay View, 1954 Print
    1953 Bay View
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania-Maryland border country is captured here in the early 1950s, showing the rural communities split by the Mason and Dixon Line. Researchers can locate several community hubs, including the Union Sch, Boulden Chapel, and the Pleasant Hill Lookout Tower.
    8 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Newark West, 1954 Print
    1953 Newark West
    1954 Print · USGS
    The tristate borderlands of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Delaware appear here in the early fifties as the University of Delaware and Newark began their modern expansion. Local historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line across the landscape, past historic sites like Welsh Tract Ch Cem and Elk Mills.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Oxford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Oxford, 1955 Print
    1953 Oxford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chester County's rural townships and academic centers are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and institutions like Lincoln University, Faggs Manor, and the Chestnut Grove Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

  5. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available

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