Old Maps of Nether Providence Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Nether Providence Township with 36 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Nether Providence Township has changed over the decades.


Nether Providence Township, PA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Chester
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Chester was a hive of rail activity and water-powered industry at the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named mills such as Llewellyn Mills or visit the campus of the Williamson School and the borough of Media.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Chester
    1896 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor along the Delaware River thrives at the close of the nineteenth century as railroads and mills reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and institutions like the Williamson School, Sharon Academy, and Sycamore Mills.

  3. 1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Chester
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River shoreline at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of industrial riverfronts and emerging mill towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements and institutions like Village Green, Booth Corner, and the Williamson School.
    10 unique versions available

  4. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1940 Map of Bridgeport
    1940 Map of Bridgeport
    1940 Bridgeport
    1940 Print · USGS
    The industrial Delaware River waterfront and the rural truck farms of Gloucester County meet at the start of the 1940s. Researchers can trace family sites at Oaklawn Cem, follow the rail lines to Repaupo Sta, and see the footprint of the Locomotive Works.

  6. 1941 Map of Marcus Hook
    1941 Map of Marcus Hook
    1941 Marcus Hook
    1941 Print · USGS
    The industrial and maritime riverfront at the start of the 1940s is captured here, showing the dense rail networks of the Marcus Hook area. Researchers can trace ancestral property near Hambys Corner, Siloam Ch, or the U S Military Reservation.

  7. 1941 Map of Bridgeport
    1941 Map of Bridgeport
    1941 Bridgeport
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River waterfront near Chester and Bridgeport was a hub of transit and industry in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through St Michael Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and the residential blocks of Westinghouse Village.

  8. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.

  9. 1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Lansdowne
    1942 Print · USGS
    Delaware County townships thrive just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of dense residential growth and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family sites near Holy Cross Cemetery or old rail hubs like Morton Sta and Lansdowne Sta.

  10. 1944 Map of Bridgeport
    1944 Map of Bridgeport
    1944 Bridgeport
    1944 Print · USGS
    During the mid-1940s, the Delaware River waterfront between Pennsylvania and New Jersey served as a vital hub for manufacturing and transit. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as St Michael Cem, Oak Grove Sch, and industrial sites like the Locomotive Works.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1945 Map of Media
    1945 Map of Media
    1945 Media
    1945 Print · USGS
    Delaware County is captured here in the mid-1940s, a period when traditional country estates and institutional campuses began meeting suburban expansion. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks like Tyler Arboretum, find old school sites like Sleighton Farm School, and locate the mills of Glen Riddle.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Lansdowne
    1946 Print · USGS
    Delaware County enters the post-war era as a thriving network of rail-connected suburbs and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family plots across Arlington Cemetery or locate old community hubs like Leipers Ch and Swarthmore College.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Marcus Hook
    1948 Map of Marcus Hook
    1948 Marcus Hook
    1948 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor along the Delaware River thrives in the late 1940s as rail and river trade intersect. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Hope Ch Cem, the U S Quarantine Sta, and the busy junction at Marcus Hook.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bridgeport, 1955 Print
    1953 Bridgeport
    1955 Print · USGS
    The industrial riverfront and tidal marshlands of the Delaware Valley are captured here in the early fifties during a period of significant coastal development. Researchers can trace the sprawling Pennsylvania Railroad network, institutional grounds like Crozier Seminary, and local landmarks from Thompson Point to Warrington Millpond.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1953 Map of Marcus Hook, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Marcus Hook, 1956 Print
    1953 Marcus Hook
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of the Delaware River comes alive in the early fifties, from the refineries of Marcus Hook to the busy streets of Chester. Trace family roots at Mt Hope Ch Cem or locate vanished landmarks like the U S Quarantine Sta and Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

  18. 1955 Map of Media
    1955 Map of Media
    1955 Media
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Delaware County was a landscape of significant private institutions and emerging suburbs just before the full suburban boom. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Tyler Arboretum, the Williamson Trade School, and the historic rail junction at Wawa.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1956 Map of Lansdowne, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lansdowne, 1957 Print
    1956 Lansdowne
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Delaware County was reaching its mid-century peak of suburban rail-and-road density in the 1950s. Researchers can trace historic property lines near Swarthmore College, locate ancestral sites in Holy Cross Cemetery, and follow the busy Pennsylvania Railroad corridor through Lansdowne and Darby.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1966 Map of Media, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Media, 1968 Print
    1966 Media
    1968 Print · USGS
    Delaware County is captured here in the mid-1960s as suburban expansion meets the region's historic institutional estates. Researchers can trace family roots at Sleighton Farm School, locate the Tyler Arboretum, or follow the Penn Central line through Wawa.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1967 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Bridgeport, 1969 Print
    1967 Bridgeport
    1969 Print · USGS
    Industrial Pennsylvania meets rural New Jersey across the Delaware River in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Crozer Seminary, St Josephs Cem, and the old Repaupo Station.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1967 Map of Lansdowne, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Lansdowne, 1969 Print
    1967 Lansdowne
    1969 Print · USGS
    Delaware County and West Philadelphia underwent significant suburban maturation during the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace family ties through numerous local landmarks like Swarthmore College, SS Peter and Paul Cemetery, and the Little Flower Institute.
    4 unique versions available

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