Old Maps of Rush Township, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 37 historic maps of Rush Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Rush Township, PA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Lykens
    1892 Map of Lykens
    1892 Lykens
    1892 Print · USGS
    Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the coal and rail industries shaped the valley floors. Genealogists can trace family roots in mining centers like Williamstown and Lykens or agricultural hamlets such as Rough and Ready.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1892 Map of Hummelstown
    1892 Map of Hummelstown
    1892 Hummelstown
    1892 Print · USGS
    Dauphin and Lebanon Counties were defined by a series of prominent mountain ridges and gap-dependent rail lines in the 1890s. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Hummelstown to Annville, locating landmarks like Walmers Church and Union Deposit.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1892 Map of Harrisburg
    1892 Map of Harrisburg
    1892 Harrisburg
    1892 Print · USGS
    The 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

  4. 1893 Map of Lykens
    1893 Map of Lykens
    1893 Lykens
    1893 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of central Pennsylvania comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by mountain ridges and mining railways. Local historians can trace the early industrial footprints of Williamstown and Lykens or find rural homesteads near Klingerstown and Leck Kill.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1899 Map of Harrisburg
    1899 Map of Harrisburg
    1899 Harrisburg
    1899 Print · USGS
    Harrisburg 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

  6. 1924 Map of Hummelstown
    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.

  7. 1924 Map of Harrisburg
    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.

  8. 1943 Map of Lykens
    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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1947 Map of Enders
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Lykens
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1947 Map of Tower City
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1947 Map of Manada Gap
    1947 Map of Manada Gap
    1947 Manada Gap
    1947 Print · USGS
    Dauphin County’s mountainous ridges were still adjusting to a heavy military and industrial footprint just after the war. You can trace the legacy of the local iron industry at Manada Furnace or locate family roots at the Grantville School and Manada Furnace Church.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Harrisburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-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.

  16. 1955 Map of Lykens, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Lykens, 1958 Print
    1955 Lykens
    1958 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal valleys of Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a time of transition for the region's industrial landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Himmels Ch, Kissingers Sch, and the Pitman Post Office.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1956 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Harrisburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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

  18. 1956 Map of Hummelstown, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Hummelstown, 1958 Print
    1956 Hummelstown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dauphin and Lebanon Counties are shown in the mid-1950s as the chocolate industry and military training shaped the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Balsbaugh Ch, Harper Tavern, and the Manada Furnace.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Harrisburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-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

  20. 1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Harrisburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  21. 1964 Map of Harrisburg
    1964 Map of Harrisburg
    1964 Harrisburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  22. 1968 Map of Tower City
    1968 Map of Tower City
    1968 Tower City
    1968 Print · USGS
    The anthracite region's industrial footprint is on full display here in the late sixties, where valley towns are hemmed in by massive mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Tower City and Williamstown alongside an Abandoned Coal Breaker and several local schools.

  23. 1969 Map of Lykens, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Lykens, 1972 Print
    1969 Lykens
    1972 Print · USGS
    Dauphin County coal country comes into sharp focus during the late sixties as industry and local recreation overlap. Researchers can trace the Penn Central rail corridor and find family sites at Fairview Cem or the Williams Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1969 Map of Tower City, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Tower City, 1972 Print
    1969 Tower City
    1972 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Dauphin counties show a sharp contrast between coal-mining towns and deep mountain forests in the late sixties. Trace the rail-and-road corridor through Tower City and Williamstown or find the remote paths of the Appalachian Trail and Bendigo Airfield.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1969 Map of Grantville, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Grantville, 1972 Print
    1969 Grantville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Dauphin County’s ridge-and-valley terrain is captured here in the late sixties, showcasing a landscape defined by military reservations and mountain gaps. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail across Sharp Mountain or locate family roots near St Pauls Cem and the village of Grantville.
    6 unique versions available

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