Old Maps of Oxford, Chester County for Metal Detecting
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Oxford, Chester County maps
(26)- 1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print
1904 Coatesville1960 Print · USGSChester 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. - 1906 Map of Coatesville
1906 Coatesville1906 Print · USGSChester 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.8 unique versions available - 1912 Map of Quarryville
1912 Quarryville1912 Print · USGSLancaster County's agrarian and industrial character is frozen in time here, shortly after the 1910 survey. Researchers can trace the heavy influence of the rail network through Nickel Mines or locate rural landmarks like Wheatland Mills and Mechanic Grove.6 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print
1918 Coatesville1921 Print · USGSChester 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. - 1943 Map of Coatesville
1943 Coatesville1943 Print · USGSChester 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. - 1943 Map of Quarryville
1943 Quarryville1943 Print · USGSSouthern Lancaster County is captured in detail during the early forties, showcasing a landscape of tight-knit rural townships and rail-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous local sites like Nickel Mines, Conners Mill, and North Star School. - 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
1946 Wilmington1948 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 1948 Map of Baltimore
1948 Baltimore1948 Print · USGSMaryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Oxford, 1955 Print
1953 Oxford1955 Print · USGSChester 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 - 1954 Map of Baltimore
1954 Baltimore1954 Print · USGSThe Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park. - 1955 Map of Wilmington
1955 Wilmington1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1955 Map of Kirkwood, 1957 Print
1955 Kirkwood1957 Print · USGSThe Lancaster and Chester County line comes alive in the mid-fifties, dominated by the waters of Octoraro Lake and the rural townships surrounding it. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Colerain Cem Ch, Little Britain, and the Township Central Sch.4 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Baltimore
1956 Baltimore1956 Print · USGSMid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground. - 1957 Map of Wilmington
1957 Wilmington1957 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
1957 Baltimore1964 Print · USGSMaryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.5 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Wilmington
1959 Wilmington1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1961 Map of Baltimore
1961 Baltimore1961 Print · USGSMaryland 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. - 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
1966 Wilmington1968 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
1972 Wilmington1976 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 1983 Map of York, 1984 Print
1983 York1984 Print · USGSSouth Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland meet along the Susquehanna during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the transit networks of Conrail and Amtrak through towns like Red Lion and Seven Valleys.2 unique versions available - 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
1984 Wilmington1986 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available - 1989 Map of Baltimore
1989 Baltimore1989 Print · USGSThe Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River. - 1992 Map of Oxford, 1995 Print
1992 Oxford1995 Print · USGSChester County at the close of the twentieth century shows a landscape of historic townships and academic roots. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands near Lincoln University, the borough of Oxford, and old sites like Faggs Manor or Elkridge Cem.2 unique versions available - 1999 Map of Oxford, 2001 Print
1999 Oxford2001 Print · USGSSouthern Chester County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape of historic schoolhouses and university grounds. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through Lincoln University, the Faggs Manor Cem, and rural crossroads like Russellville. - 2023 Map of Oxford, 2023 Print
2023 Oxford2023 Print · USGSSouthern Chester County's rolling landscapes and historic crossroads come to life in this contemporary survey of the Pennsylvania countryside. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds like Thunder Hill Cem and landmarks such as the Lincoln University campus.
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