Old Maps of Ridley Township, Pennsylvania

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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 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print
    1972 Wilmington
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print
    1984 Wilmington
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1995 Map of Bridgeport, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Bridgeport, 1999 Print
    1995 Bridgeport
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River waterfront near the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by heavy industry and critical transportation links. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Solomons Graveyard, the Seaplane Base, and the Bridgeport Airport during a period of significant regional change.

  23. 2023 Map of Lansdowne, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lansdowne, 2023 Print
    2023 Lansdowne
    2023 Print · USGS
    The suburban development of Delaware County and Philadelphia's western edge is shown here in detail. Genealogy researchers can trace family plots at the Old Haverford Friends Meeting House or the Darby-Friends Burial Ground.

  24. 2023 Map of Bridgeport, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bridgeport, 2023 Print
    2023 Bridgeport
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor comes to life in this recent survey, showcasing the contrast between the industrial hubs of Pennsylvania and the rural marshlands of New Jersey. Researchers can trace historic burial grounds like Saint Pauls Burying Ground and Solomons Graveyard or explore the remnants of the Old Canal near Bridgeport.

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