Old Maps of Powells Valley, Halifax Township for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Powells Valley. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Powells Valley.
Powells Valley, Halifax Township maps
(15)- 1892 Map of Harrisburg1892 Harrisburg1892 Print · USGSThe Pennsylvania capital and the Susquehanna River corridor are captured here in the 1890s, revealing a landscape of mountain gaps and canal-era infrastructure. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Wormleysburg, Linglestown, and the grounds of the State Lunatic Asylum.2 unique versions available
- 1899 Map of Harrisburg1899 Harrisburg1899 Print · USGSHarrisburg and the Susquehanna River valley are captured here in the 1890s as the railroad era reached its height alongside older waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania Canal and find local landmarks like Heckton Mills and the State Lunatic Asylum.15 unique versions available
- 1924 Map of Harrisburg1924 Harrisburg1924 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1943 Map of Harrisburg1943 Harrisburg1943 Print · USGSThe 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.3 unique versions available
- 1947 Map of Halifax1947 Halifax1947 Print · USGSThe 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.3 unique versions available
- 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print1950 Harrisburg1952 Print · USGSMid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.
- 1956 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print1956 Harrisburg1958 Print · USGSThe Pennsylvania state capital and its surrounding mountain gaps are captured here in the mid-1950s as suburban expansion met the Susquehanna's industrial riverfront. Trace the path of the Stony Creek Railroad or locate family roots at Good Hope Mills and the Rutter Sch.6 unique versions available
- 1957 Map of Harrisburg1957 Harrisburg1957 Print · USGSMid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.7 unique versions available
- 1961 Map of Harrisburg1961 Harrisburg1961 Print · USGSCentral Pennsylvania is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the Susquehanna water gaps to the fertile Dutch Country. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and find landmarks like Carlisle Barracks or the Anthracite Coal Fields.2 unique versions available
- 1964 Map of Harrisburg1964 Harrisburg1964 Print · USGSCentral Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by ridge-and-valley geology and critical Cold War infrastructure. Researchers can trace the massive Indiantown Gap Military Reservation or the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR.
- 1969 Map of Halifax, 1972 Print1969 Halifax1972 Print · USGSThe Susquehanna River corridor at the end of the 1960s reveals a landscape of river-crossing settlements and mountain ridges. Trace the river economy and rail routes through Halifax, or locate family sites like Victoria Furnace and Fetterhoff Ch.2 unique versions available
- 1977 Map of Halifax, 1984 Print1977 Halifax1984 Print · USGSThe Susquehanna River corridor near Halifax is shown here in the late seventies, just as the valley's industrial and rail patterns were evolving. Researchers can trace family sites at New Buffalo, identify rural schools like Township Sch, and follow the Appalachian Trail over Peters Mountain.
- 1984 Map of Harrisburg, 1985 Print1984 Harrisburg1985 Print · USGSCentral Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the winding Susquehanna River and the industrial growth of its river towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of Amtrak and Conrail or explore the bounds of Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation.2 unique versions available
- 1995 Map of Halifax, 1999 Print1995 Halifax1999 Print · USGSThe Susquehanna River valley in the 1990s remained a landscape of steep ridges and historic river towns. Local historians can trace family roots through sites like Victoria Furnace, Hill Ch Cem, and the historic Montgomery Ferry.
- 2023 Map of Halifax, 2023 Print2023 Halifax2023 Print · USGSDauphin and Perry counties meet at the wide Susquehanna River in this 2023 survey of the ridge-and-valley landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites like Fetterhoffs Cem and old industrial markers like Victoria Furnace.
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