Old Maps of Washington Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1893 Map of Millersburg

   

   1893 Millersburg

   1893 Print · USGS

   The Susquehanna River valley in the 1890s shows a landscape shaped by competing transport systems and mountain ridges. Trace the path of the Pennsylvania Canal through Liverpool or locate family roots in Millersburg and Elizabethville.

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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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.

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25. 1953 Map of Millersburg, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Millersburg

    1956 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania's river valleys and mountain ridges are captured here during the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Susquehanna River. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Abandoned Canal, the Oakdale Sta, and numerous country schools including Keiters Sch.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 1969 Map of Elizabethville, 1972 Print

    

    1969 Elizabethville

    1972 Print · USGS

    Dauphin County’s ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the late sixties, showing the agricultural and industrial character of the Wiconisco Creek valley. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as St Johns Ch, Maple Grove Cem, and the historic Oakdale Station along the Penn Central tracks.

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46. 1984 Map of Sunbury, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Sunbury

    1985 Print · USGS

    Pennsylvania coal country and the Susquehanna valley appear here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by industrial ridges and river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like Conrail and explore mountain settlements from Mahanoy City to Elizabethville.

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49. 1997 Map of Lykens, 1999 Print

    

    1997 Lykens

    1999 Print · USGS

    Lykens and Wiconisco are shown here in the late twentieth century, situated between the ridges of the anthracite coal region. Researchers can trace the footprint of local industry and community life through features like strip mines, Fairview Cem, and the Williams Valley Jr High Sch.

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52. 2023 Map of Elizabethville, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Elizabethville

    2023 Print · USGS

    Settled between the steep ridges of northern Dauphin County, this area is defined by its deep roots and mountain-bound valleys. Trace local genealogy and family names at Saint Jacobs Lutheran and Reformed Church Cem or Boyer's School Cem.

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55. 2023 Map of Lykens, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Lykens

    2023 Print · USGS

    Dauphin County communities like Lykens and Williamstown sit at the base of the anthracite ridges in this modern survey. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including the Odd Fellows Cem and Patriotic Order Sons of America Cem.

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