1900s (20th Century) Maps of Modena, Pennsylvania

1. 1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print

   

   1904 Coatesville

   1960 Print · USGS

   Chester County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of industry and education nestled between the Valley Hills and Mine Ridge. Trace the early development of Lincoln University, the rail hubs at Coatesville, and rural landmarks like Faggs Manor Ch.

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4. 1906 Map of Coatesville

   

   1906 Coatesville

   1906 Print · USGS

   Chester County during the first decade of the 1900s reveals a landscape defined by industrial expansion and established rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Lincoln University and follow historic turnpikes through settlements like Faggs Manor, Parkesburg, and Ercildoun.

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7. 1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print

   

   1918 Coatesville

   1921 Print · USGS

   Chester County and the Lancaster border are captured in the late First World War era as industrial and academic centers thrived. Trace the early layout of Lincoln University, the busy Pennsylvania R.R. corridor, and old post offices like Springdell Derbydown PO.

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10. 1943 Map of Coatesville

    

    1943 Coatesville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Chester County's industrial and rural landscape is shown in detail during the early 1940s, centered on the rail-driven growth of the Octoraro and Brandywine valleys. Family historians can trace ancestral roots through small hamlets and transit points like Derbydown PO, Doe Run Sta, and Sadsburyville.

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13. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print

    

    1946 Wilmington

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.

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16. 1953 Map of Coatesville, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Coatesville

    1956 Print · USGS

    Chester County's industrial and rural crossroads are meticulously documented in the 1950s as the Lincoln Highway and major rail lines fueled the growth of Coatesville. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family-named landmarks and institutions like St Malachi Ch, the Rainbow Sch, and the U S Veterans Hospital.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Wilmington

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.

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34. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print

    

    1984 Wilmington

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.

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37. 1997 Map of Coatesville, 1999 Print

    

    1997 Coatesville

    1999 Print · USGS

    Coatesville and its surrounding Chester County townships are shown here in the late nineties, showcasing a dense rail-and-river hub amidst the rolling Pennsylvania hills. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hephzibah Ch, the St Cecilia Cem, and the rural Doe Run Sta.

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