1940s Maps of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

1. 1941 Map of Honeybrook

   

   1941 Honeybrook

   1941 Print · USGS

   Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of the Second World War shows a landscape of established farm communities and the newly cut path of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks such as Silver Hill School, Stone Church, and the rail stops along the Reading Lines.

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4. 1941 Map of New Holland

   

   1941 New Holland

   1941 Print · USGS

   Lancaster County’s agricultural heartland is documented here just as the modern highway era arrived. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through dozens of named rural landmarks like Heller Church, Fetter School, and the Pennsylvania RR corridor.

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7. 1942 Map of Havre De Grace

   

   1942 Havre De Grace

   1942 Print · USGS

   The Susquehanna riverfront and Mason-Dixon borderlands are captured here in the early 1940s, just as modern infrastructure began to reshape the region. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Smith Chapel, Lees Mill, and the Brookview Cem near Rising Sun.

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10. 1942 Map of Bel Air

    

    1942 Bel Air

    1942 Print · USGS

    Harford and York counties at the start of the 1940s show a landscape shaped by the Maryland and Pennsylvania R.R. and deep-cut creek valleys. Trace the local rail-and-mill economy through Clermont Mills, Whiteford, and the village of Delta near the state line.

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13. 1943 Map of Lancaster

    

    1943 Lancaster

    1943 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County at the height of the second World War reveals a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and thriving farm villages. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small hamlets like Brunnerville, industrial sites at Elizabeth Furnace Gap, and recreation spots like Rocky Spring Park.

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16. 1943 Map of Lebanon

    

    1943 Lebanon

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Pennsylvania life is captured here during the Second World War, showing the expansion of the Lebanon Valley rail and road networks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Heidelberg Meeting House, Kimmerlings Ch, and numerous rural schools like Monroe Valley Sch.

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19. 1943 Map of Coatesville

    

    1943 Coatesville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Chester County's industrial and rural landscape is shown in detail during the early 1940s, centered on the rail-driven growth of the Octoraro and Brandywine valleys. Family historians can trace ancestral roots through small hamlets and transit points like Derbydown PO, Doe Run Sta, and Sadsburyville.

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22. 1943 Map of Wernersville

    

    1943 Wernersville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Southeastern Pennsylvania farmland and rail towns are captured here during the wartime era, showing the intersection of Berks, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties. Genealogists and local researchers can trace historic institutions like Bethany Orphans Home or the Blue Meeting House.

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25. 1943 Map of Middletown

    

    1943 Middletown

    1943 Print · USGS

    As World War II mobilization reached its peak, this survey captures the Susquehanna River corridor as a vital industrial and rail artery. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Donegal Springs Church, Codorus Furnace, and the early layout of Three Mile Island.

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28. 1943 Map of Quarryville

    

    1943 Quarryville

    1943 Print · USGS

    Southern Lancaster County is captured in detail during the early forties, showcasing a landscape of tight-knit rural townships and rail-connected villages. Genealogists can trace family footprints across numerous local sites like Nickel Mines, Conners Mill, and North Star School.

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31. 1943 Map of Mc Calls Ferry

    

    1943 Mc Calls Ferry

    1943 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Pennsylvania life unfolds along the Susquehanna during the 1940s, where river-based industry and rail lines meet established farming townships. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Washington Boro to rural landmarks like Erbs Mill, Bethel Church, and the Red Hill School.

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34. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print

    

    1944 Newark

    1971 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.

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37. 1945 Map of Bel Air

    

    1945 Bel Air

    1945 Print · USGS

    The Maryland-Pennsylvania borderlands are captured here at the end of the war, centered on the winding Maryland and Pennsylvania R. R. corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Whiteford, Delta, and Clermont Mills as they appeared in the mid-1940s.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 1948 Map of Belair

    

    1948 Belair

    1948 Print · USGS

    Harford County and southern York County appear at a mid-century crossroads as the post-war era begins. Researchers can trace the winding Maryland and Pennsylvania railroad, find several dozen country churches, and locate industrial relics like the Talc (Abandoned) mine.

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49. 1949 Map of Newark

    

    1949 Newark

    1949 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.

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