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Old Maps of Ridgway Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

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Ridgway Township, PA maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Kane
    1934 Map of Kane
    1934 Kane
    1934 Print · USGS
    The timber and oil lands of McKean and Elk counties are captured here in the mid-1930s as a network of railroads and pipelines. Researchers can trace family roots in settlements like De Young PO, locate CCC Camp No 7, or find the Greendale Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1935 Map of Mt. Jewett
    1935 Map of Mt. Jewett
    1935 Mt. Jewett
    1935 Print · USGS
    Elk and McKean counties at the height of the Great Depression reveal a landscape shaped by competing timber and rail interests. Researchers can trace the junction of three major railroads and find vanished operations at Burning Well and Instanter.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1939 Map of Kane
    1939 Map of Kane
    1939 Kane
    1939 Print · USGS
    The northern Pennsylvania plateau in the late 1930s is a landscape of timber-towns and industrial rail sidings. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old Baltimore and Ohio line through Kane, James City, and the rural Russell City De Young P O.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1940 Map of Hallton
    1940 Map of Hallton
    1940 Hallton
    1940 Print · USGS
    Elk and Jefferson Counties appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Clarion River valley and the growth of the Allegheny National Forest. Researchers can find old industrial sites and rural landmarks like the Empire Tunnel, St Tobias Cem, and the CCC Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1940 Map of Mt. Jewett
    1940 Map of Mt. Jewett
    1940 Mt. Jewett
    1940 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania’s timber and rail country is captured here during the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by industrial development. Researchers can locate vanished rural infrastructure like the Stenstrom Sch, the CCC Camp, and specific rail stops at Dahoga and Instanter.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1941 Map of Ridgway, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Ridgway, 1956 Print
    1941 Ridgway
    1956 Print · USGS
    Elk County at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape shaped by coal mining and heavy rail industry. Genealogists can locate family homes near Dagus Mines or trace the early foundations of Ridgway and St. Marys.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of Hallton
    1943 Map of Hallton
    1943 Hallton
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Clarion River valley and surrounding plateau are captured here just before the mid-century, revealing a network of isolated settlements and forest industry. Researchers can find old sites like the CCC Camp near Croyland, the Empire Tunnel, and small rural schools including Lake City Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1944 Map of Ridgway
    1944 Map of Ridgway
    1944 Ridgway
    1944 Print · USGS
    Elk County at the height of its industrial rail era reveals a landscape of coal mines and mountain settlements. Trace the operations of the Toby Mine and Kyler Mine or find family roots at Decker Chapel and Gardner Hill Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Warren, 1964 Print
    1957 Warren
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern Pennsylvania oil and timber country comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing the region before modern highway expansions. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and the early Allegheny River Reservoir near Warren and Oil City.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Warren
    1958 Map of Warren
    1958 Warren
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania’s timber and oil country is captured here during the late fifties, showing the interplay of industrial valleys and vast state forests. Genealogists can trace family connections across the Cornplanter Indian Reservation or through rail hubs like Oil City and Saint Marys.
  31. 1959 Map of Warren
    1959 Map of Warren
    1959 Warren
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania's oil and timber country comes alive in this late-fifties study of the forest-clad plateaus. Trace the historic Cornplanter (Indian Reservation), the sprawling Oil Field, and the rail lines of the Pennsylvania RR.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1966 Map of James City, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of James City, 1967 Print
    1966 James City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania Wilds in the 1960s are shown as a hub of energy production and forestry management. Researchers can trace the legacy of resource extraction through numerous Gas Wells and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad near James City.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1969 Map of Wilcox, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Wilcox, 1972 Print
    1969 Wilcox
    1972 Print · USGS
    Elk County's river valleys and oil fields are captured here in the late sixties as industrial extraction and public lands coexisted. You can trace the Penn Central rail line through Wilcox, find the Wardville Cem, and locate the Strip Mine near Rasselas.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1969 Map of Ridgway, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Ridgway, 1972 Print
    1969 Ridgway
    1972 Print · USGS
    Elk County’s river valleys and industrial corridors are meticulously documented in the late sixties as the region balanced heavy industry with sprawling conservation lands. Researchers can trace family roots at Oakmont Cem, locate the old St Leos Sch, and follow the Penn Central rail line through Dagusca-honda.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1969 Map of Portland Mills, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Portland Mills, 1972 Print
    1969 Portland Mills
    1972 Print · USGS
    Elk County during the late sixties shows a landscape of deep woods and industrial utility. Genealogists and historians can trace the Penn Central rail lines, find family names at Ott Cem, or locate landmarks like Kings Airfield and Portland Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1970 Map of Brandy Camp, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Brandy Camp, 1972 Print
    1970 Brandy Camp
    1972 Print · USGS
    Elk County's coal and rail landscapes are meticulously detailed in this early 1970s survey. Researchers can trace the Erie-Lackawanna line through Brockport and locate family landmarks like Holy Cross Ch and Ridge Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1970 Map of Carman, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Carman, 1972 Print
    1970 Carman
    1972 Print · USGS
    Elk and Jefferson counties during the 1970s show a landscape shaped by coal mining, timber, and the winding rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of Strip Mine sites and find local landmarks like St Tobias Cem and the Empire Tunnel.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1971 Map of Warren
    1971 Map of Warren
    1971 Warren
    1971 Print · USGS
    North Central Pennsylvania is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by industrial centers and massive state forests. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Penn Central and Erie Lackawanna connecting towns like Warren, Kane, and Du Bois.
  55. 1980 Map of Bradford, 1982 Print
    1980 Map of Bradford, 1982 Print
    1980 Bradford
    1982 Print · USGS
    Northern Pennsylvania's oil country and deep forests are captured here during the 1980s. Genealogists and researchers can trace rail-side settlements like Kushequa, Gifford, and Lewis Run or locate specific Oil and Gas Field sites across the plateau.
  58. 1983 Map of Clearfield, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Clearfield, 1984 Print
    1983 Clearfield
    1984 Print · USGS
    Pennsylvania's coal and timber heartland is captured in the early eighties as industrial hubs like Du Bois and Saint Marys thrived among the state forests. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Morningside Cemetery, the old works at Dagus Mines, and the rural community of Byrnedale.
  61. 2023 Map of Wilcox, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wilcox, 2023 Print
    2023 Wilcox
    2023 Print · USGS
    Elk County’s river valleys and forested uplands are captured in this modern survey of the Wilcox area. Researchers can trace family history through the Wilcox Cem and Wardville Cem or locate old settlements like Dahoga, Tambine, and Ketner.
  64. 2023 Map of Carman, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Carman, 2023 Print
    2023 Carman
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Elk and Jefferson county border comes into focus in this recent survey, centered on the Clarion River and Little Toby Creek valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of old mountain settlements and cemeteries like Saint Tobias Cemetery and Croyland.
  67. 2023 Map of Portland Mills, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Portland Mills, 2023 Print
    2023 Portland Mills
    2023 Print · USGS
    Elk County’s deep forest and river valleys are captured here in the modern era, showing the intersection of local industry and recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace family sites like Ott Cem or explore the extensive Laurel Mill Ski Trl and Historical Path Trl.
  70. 2023 Map of James City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of James City, 2023 Print
    2023 James City
    2023 Print · USGS
    Elk County's northern timberlands and small settlements are mapped here in the early twenty-first century as part of the Allegheny National Forest. Family historians can locate Highland Cem and trace old routes through James City, McKinley, and Nansen.
  73. 2023 Map of Brandy Camp, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Brandy Camp, 2023 Print
    2023 Brandy Camp
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Elk County coal and timber country around the 2020s is defined by its legacy of small company towns and valley hamlets. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks like Holy Cross Cem, Horton City, and Brandy Camp.
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