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1940s Maps of Hershey, Derry Township

Explore 4 historic maps of Hershey from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Hershey's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Hershey's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Hershey, Derry Township maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Middletown
    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.
  4. 1943 Map of Hummelstown
    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.
  7. 1947 Map of Hummelstown
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of Palmyra
    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.
    2 unique versions available
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