1940s Maps of Hamilton Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 11 historic maps of Hamilton Township from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Hamilton Township's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Hamilton Township's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Hamilton Township, PA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Orbisonia
    1940 Map of Orbisonia
    1940 Orbisonia
    1940 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's Ridge and Valley province is captured here just as the Pennsylvania Turnpike reached Burnt Cabins. Researchers can trace the narrow-gauge EAST BROAD TOP RR and locate family landmarks like Jordan Cem, Kuhns Mill, or St Marys Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Hagerstown
    1942 Map of Hagerstown
    1942 Hagerstown
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Valley and Potomac corridor are captured here at the height of the Second World War rail-and-river era. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial landscape of Richmond Furnace, the route of the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal, and the grounds of Camp Ritchie.

  3. 1943 Map of Hagerstown
    1943 Map of Hagerstown
    1943 Hagerstown
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Cumberland Valley was a critical wartime logistics hub in the 1940s, teeming with rail traffic and new military installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal or locate local landmarks like Richmond Furnace and Camp Ritchie.

  4. 1943 Map of Chambersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Chambersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Chambersburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chambersburg and the Cumberland Valley are seen here during the war years, dominated by the massive Letterkenny Ordnance Depot and active rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Salem Ch and the Pennsylvania Soldiers Orphan Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Mercersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Map of Mercersburg, 1955 Print
    1943 Mercersburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Franklin County in the 1940s is captured here in its transition from a ridge-and-valley wilderness to a settled agricultural heartland. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Claylick Sch, the historic Mercersburg Academy, and the village of Fort Loudon.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of St Thomas
    1944 Map of St Thomas
    1944 St Thomas
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's deep ridges and valley farms are captured in this mid-1940s survey just as wartime industry and rural education were shifting. Researchers can trace family sites near St. Thomas, Franklin Furnace, and the Edenville Consolidated School.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Chambersburg
    1944 Map of Chambersburg
    1944 Chambersburg
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by industrial centers and burgeoning military infrastructure. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines serving Chambersburg or locate rural landmarks like U S Paper Mill and Social Island.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Orbisonia
    1944 Map of Orbisonia
    1944 Orbisonia
    1944 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley landscape is shown here at the height of the narrow-gauge era just as modern highways arrived. Researchers can trace the East Broad Top RR through Rockhill, find legacy family sites like Kuhns Mill, and locate the Pennsylvania Turnpike near Burnt Cabins.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1944 Map of Williamson
    1944 Map of Williamson
    1944 Williamson
    1944 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rural landscape is captured here during the mid-forties, showing the township life of Antrim and Montgomery. Genealogists can locate family-named schoolhouses and academies like the Welsh Run Academy and Pinefield School, or trace the rail line through Williamson.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1944 Map of Greencastle
    1944 Map of Greencastle
    1944 Greencastle
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Pennsylvania's agricultural heartland is documented during the mid-forties, centered on the strategic rail junction at Greencastle. Genealogists and historians can trace local families through many district schools like Canebrake School and rural hubs like Shady Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Map of Baltimore
    1948 Baltimore
    1948 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania crossroads are captured in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by historic rail lines and major military installations. Genealogists can trace family connections in Gettysburg, Westminster, and near the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis.
    2 unique versions available

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