1900s (20th Century) Maps of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

1. 1906 Map of New Cumberland

   

   1906 New Cumberland

   1906 Print · USGS

   Central Pennsylvania at the opening of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning from canal-era transit to a heavy rail and industrial economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Shafer Schoolhouse, Salem Church, and the Middletown Ferry.

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4. 1907 Map of New Bloomfield

   

   1907 New Bloomfield

   1907 Print · USGS

   Perry County at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of steep ridges and vital river junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in settlements like New Bloomfield or locate early industrial sites such as Juniata Furnace and Cove Forge.

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7. 1908 Map of Middletown

   

   1908 Middletown

   1908 Print · USGS

   The Susquehanna River corridor thrives in the early 1900s as a hub for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the burgeoning industry of Lancaster and Dauphin counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Pennsylvania Canal (Abandoned) and locate family-named landmarks like Shocks Mills or Hoffer Church.

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10. 1924 Map of Hummelstown

    

    1924 Hummelstown

    1924 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Lebanon Counties in the mid-twenties show a landscape defined by mountain gaps and the reach of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Walmers Church, early industries at Union Waterworks, and vanished rail stops like Cold Spring.

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13. 1924 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1924 Harrisburg

    1924 Print · USGS

    The Susquehanna River corridor at the state capital reveals a landscape of industrial river gaps and ridge-line valleys in the 1920s. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania Canal and find landmarks like the State Lunatic Asylum and Fort Hunter.

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16. 1943 Map of Millersburg

    

    1943 Millersburg

    1943 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Northumberland counties appear here during the mid-1940s, defined by the river-and-rail economy along the Susquehanna River. Researchers can trace the heritage of small valley towns through landmarks like St Johns Church, Morning Glory School, and the Limestone Quarries.

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19. 1943 Map of New Cumberland

    

    1943 New Cumberland

    1943 Print · USGS

    Greater Harrisburg and the lower Susquehanna valley appear here in the midst of the Second World War, showing a landscape of intense military and social transition. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Eberlys Mill, the Methodist Orphanage, and Messiah Bible College.

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22. 1943 Map of Lykens

    

    1943 Lykens

    1943 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown in the 1940s as a high-density corridor of anthracite coal production and valley farming. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Reading rail lines connecting Williamstown to an Abandoned Colliery and rural landmarks like Himmels Ch.

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25. 1943 Map of Middletown

    

    1943 Middletown

    1943 Print · USGS

    As World War II mobilization reached its peak, this survey captures the Susquehanna River corridor as a vital industrial and rail artery. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Donegal Springs Church, Codorus Furnace, and the early layout of Three Mile Island.

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28. 1943 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1943 Harrisburg

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Pennsylvania capital and its surrounding Susquehanna riverfront are seen here during the war years. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and find local landmarks like Fort Hunter, Good Hope Mills, and Wenrichs Ch.

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31. 1943 Map of New Bloomfield

    

    1943 New Bloomfield

    1943 Print · USGS

    Perry County's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here during the Second World War as the rail-and-river corridor remained vital to the region. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Hustons Mill, Mecks Corner, and the old Wila P O post office.

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34. 1943 Map of Hummelstown

    

    1943 Hummelstown

    1943 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Lebanon counties appear here during the Second World War as military and industrial growth transformed the countryside. Researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure, from Moonshine Ch and Union Deposit to the Hershey Zoo.

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37. 1947 Map of Harrisburg West

    

    1947 Harrisburg West

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Susquehanna River corridor near Harrisburg is captured here just after the war, showing the massive rail infrastructure and mountain gaps that define the region. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Enola yards, Good Hope Mills, and family burial sites like Chestnut Grove Cemetery.

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40. 1947 Map of Hummelstown

    

    1947 Hummelstown

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Pennsylvania countryside between Hummelstown and Hershey appears in the late 1940s as a mix of rural schools and corporate expansion. Trace the early layout of Hershey Zoo and Hershey Stadium alongside landmarks like Union Deposit and Stoverdale Station.

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43. 1947 Map of Elizabethville

    

    1947 Elizabethville

    1947 Print · USGS

    Post-war Dauphin County unfolds across the Lykens Valley in this mid-century survey of rural townships and mountain ridges. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, Straw Church & Cem, and the Pennsylvania RR corridor.

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46. 1947 Map of Enders

    

    1947 Enders

    1947 Print · USGS

    Dauphin County’s ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the years immediately following the war, showing the tight-knit rural communities between the mountains. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like Bowermans Church, Carsonville School, and rail stops including Ellendale Forge Station.

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49. 1947 Map of Palmyra

    

    1947 Palmyra

    1947 Print · USGS

    Lebanon County towns and rural school districts are captured here in the late 1940s as they grew along the Reading railroad. Researchers can trace ancestral locations through numerous named sites like Gravel Hill Church, Meyersville School, and Palmyra Cemetery.

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52. 1947 Map of Halifax

    

    1947 Halifax

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Susquehanna River valley emerges in the post-war era as a landscape of mountain ridges and fertile river islands. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Jacobs Church, the Shamokin School, and old riverside settlements from New Buffalo to Speeceville.

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55. 1947 Map of Millersburg

    

    1947 Millersburg

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Susquehanna River valley and the ridges of Central Pennsylvania are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace family sites like Killinger School, navigate the Millersburg Ferry, and locate old river crossings such as Montgomery Ferry.

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58. 1947 Map of Harrisburg East

    

    1947 Harrisburg East

    1947 Print · USGS

    Dauphin County expansion is evident in the late 1940s as suburban communities like Progress and Paxtang grow alongside critical rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace Prospect Hill Cemetery, the Abandoned Race Track, and early aviation at Penn-Harris Airport.

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61. 1947 Map of Klingerstown

    

    1947 Klingerstown

    1947 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Northumberland and Schuylkill counties are captured here just after the war. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like St Peters-Himmels Church, the Kissingers School, and the village of Rough and Ready.

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64. 1947 Map of Pillow

    

    1947 Pillow

    1947 Print · USGS

    The river and ridge country of Dauphin and Northumberland Counties comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Withers School, St Pauls Church, and the riverfront at Port Trevorton.

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67. 1947 Map of Lykens

    

    1947 Lykens

    1947 Print · USGS

    Dauphin County’s northern coal valleys are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the industrial pulse of the region between massive mountain ridges. Researchers can trace the rail spurs of the Reading line and locate landmarks like the Anthracite Plant, Salladas School, and the County Fair Grounds.

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70. 1947 Map of Tower City

    

    1947 Tower City

    1947 Print · USGS

    The anthracite coal valleys of Schuylkill and Dauphin Counties are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Tower City and Williamstown, or locate landmarks like the Porter Township High School and the Union Church.

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73. 1947 Map of Dalmatia

    

    1947 Dalmatia

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Susquehanna River corridor in the late 1940s serves as a vital artery for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the historic Susquehanna Trail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Aline School, Bot Schafts Church, and the riverfront village of Dalmatia.

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