Old Maps of Thornhurst Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Thornhurst Township with 31 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 Thornhurst Township has changed over the decades.


Thornhurst Township, PA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Scranton, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Scranton, 1954 Print
    1889 Scranton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Lackawanna Valley is captured here during its late 19th-century boom, showing the dense rail networks and coal towns of the era. Genealogists can trace family roots through early street grids in Scranton and Dunmore or smaller settlements like Barberstown and Priceburg.

  2. 1891 Map of Scranton
    1891 Map of Scranton
    1891 Scranton
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Lackawanna Valley thrived at the peak of the coal era when rail lines and mine patches crowded the riverbanks. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the early footprints of Scranton, Dunmore, and Old Forge alongside the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co R R.

  3. 1893 Map of Scranton
    1893 Map of Scranton
    1893 Scranton
    1893 Print · USGS
    Lackawanna County's anthracite heartland is shown in detail during the late nineteenth-century industrial boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Scranton and Dunmore or locate smaller settlements like Old Forge and Barber Town.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1922 Map of Stoddartsville, 1958 Print
    1922 Map of Stoddartsville, 1958 Print
    1922 Stoddartsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania Poconos at the turn of the century show a landscape of high timber ridges and early mountain resorts. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths to Stoddartsville, identify the old Fayette School, or follow the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1924 Map of Stoddartsville
    1924 Map of Stoddartsville
    1924 Stoddartsville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Upper Carbon and Monroe counties are shown in the early twenties as a landscape of timbered hills and headwater streams. Genealogists can locate old rural landmarks like Bradys Switch, the Leonardsville settlement, and the Locust Ridge School.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Scranton
    1943 Map of Scranton
    1943 Scranton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal and rail corridor comes to life in the 1940s, showcasing the dense urban industrial centers of the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Fayette School and Locust Ridge School or trace the early paths of the DL & W and Erie railroads.

  7. 1943 Map of Stoddartsville
    1943 Map of Stoddartsville
    1943 Stoddartsville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pocono Plateau at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by river valleys and developing recreation preserves. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses and small settlements like Stoddartsville, Albrightsville, and the Fishery Sch.

  8. 1946 Map of Avoca, 1959 Print
    1946 Map of Avoca, 1959 Print
    1946 Avoca
    1959 Print · USGS
    The coal-rich Lackawanna Valley is shown here just after the war, as heavy industry and new aviation infrastructure transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and local landmarks like the Consolidated Breaker, Belian Village, and Sacred Heart Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Moscow, 1964 Print
    1946 Map of Moscow, 1964 Print
    1946 Moscow
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Moosic Mountains and industrial rail corridors define the Lackawanna County landscape shortly after the war. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns through family-named junctions like Quinlan Corners, local institutions like Covington Sch, and the winding path of the Erie RR.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Avoca
    1949 Map of Avoca
    1949 Avoca
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war Luzerne and Lackawanna counties reveal a landscape of anthracite heritage and rising aviation. Trace family roots at Old Forge Cem, locate the Consolidated Breaker, or explore the rail networks around Hillside Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Moscow
    1949 Map of Moscow
    1949 Moscow
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Moosic Mountains and the busy rail corridors of Lackawanna County are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace family names and sites through Spring Brook Corners, the Welch Ch, and St Catherines Cem.

  12. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

  13. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.

  14. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Scranton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Catskills are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense valley settlements from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and the rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Scranton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey come alive in the mid-sixties as industry and recreation converge. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna RR or locate landmarks like the U S Military Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1965 Map of Thornhurst, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Thornhurst, 1967 Print
    1965 Thornhurst
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River corridor near Thornhurst shows a landscape of public forests and wetlands in the mid-1960s. Researchers can locate burial grounds like Pine Grove Cem and explore named swales such as City of Rome Dark Swamp.
    6 unique versions available

  18. 1965 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1967 Print
    1965 Pleasant View Summit
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Luzerne County highlands in the mid-sixties are shown here as a landscape of conservation and water management. You can trace the Francis E Walter Reservoir, the historic settlement at Stoddartsville, and an Old Railroad Grade.
    4 unique versions available

  19. 1976 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1979 Print
    1976 Pleasant View Summit
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's forested heights and river valleys are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Stoddartsville and Shades Glen along the course of the Lehigh River.

  20. 1976 Map of Avoca, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Avoca, 1979 Print
    1976 Avoca
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lackawanna River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of dense river towns and upland clearings. Researchers can trace the residential grids of Old Forge and Avoca or the winding course of Spring Brook.

  21. 1976 Map of Thornhurst, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Thornhurst, 1979 Print
    1976 Thornhurst
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley highlands are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of river geography and mountain development. Local historians can trace the settlement footprints of Thornhurst and Clifton or the shorelines of Bradys Lake and Arrowhead Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1986 Map of Scranton
    1986 Map of Scranton
    1986 Scranton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows an era of transition between its deep-rooted mining history and modern transit growth. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of a Strip Mine, locate the Tobyhanna Army Depot, or find family sites near St Marys Cem and Wilkes College.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1992 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1995 Print
    1992 Pleasant View Summit
    1995 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Poconos in the 1990s reveals a landscape defined by state forests and historic watercourses. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Bear Creek Railroad Grade or locate old sites near Stoddartsville and Shades Glen.

  24. 1994 Map of Avoca, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Avoca, 1995 Print
    1994 Avoca
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Lackawanna Valley at the end of the twentieth century shows a dense network of coal-country boroughs and major transportation hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots in the Polish National Cem or locate neighborhoods in Old Forge and Avoca.

  25. 1997 Map of Thornhurst, 1998 Print
    1997 Map of Thornhurst, 1998 Print
    1997 Thornhurst
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River valley and the Poconos plateau come into focus during the late nineties, showing a landscape shaped by conservation and seasonal recreation. Researchers can trace family sites at Clifton Cem or explore the wetlands of City of Rome Swamp and Bradys Lake.

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