1940s Maps of Colonial Wood, Lower Paxton Township

Explore 2 historic maps of Colonial Wood 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 Colonial Wood'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 Colonial Wood's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Colonial Wood, Lower Paxton Township maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Harrisburg
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Harrisburg East
    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.
    4 unique versions available

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