Old Maps of Christiana, Lancaster County for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Christiana with 24 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 Christiana has changed over the decades.


Christiana, Lancaster County maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print
    1904 Map of Coatesville, 1960 Print
    1904 Coatesville
    1960 Print · USGS
    Chester County at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of industry and education nestled between the Valley Hills and Mine Ridge. Trace the early development of Lincoln University, the rail hubs at Coatesville, and rural landmarks like Faggs Manor Ch.

  2. 1906 Map of Coatesville
    1906 Map of Coatesville
    1906 Coatesville
    1906 Print · USGS
    Chester County during the first decade of the 1900s reveals a landscape defined by industrial expansion and established rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Lincoln University and follow historic turnpikes through settlements like Faggs Manor, Parkesburg, and Ercildoun.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1912 Map of Quarryville
    1912 Map of Quarryville
    1912 Quarryville
    1912 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's agrarian and industrial character is frozen in time here, shortly after the 1910 survey. Researchers can trace the heavy influence of the rail network through Nickel Mines or locate rural landmarks like Wheatland Mills and Mechanic Grove.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print
    1918 Map of Coatesville, 1921 Print
    1918 Coatesville
    1921 Print · USGS
    Chester County and the Lancaster border are captured in the late First World War era as industrial and academic centers thrived. Trace the early layout of Lincoln University, the busy Pennsylvania R.R. corridor, and old post offices like Springdell Derbydown PO.

  5. 1943 Map of Coatesville
    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.

  6. 1943 Map of Quarryville
    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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1953 Map of Parkesburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Parkesburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Parkesburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Chester County's rail-and-valley landscape is captured here in the early fifties, showing the busy industrial corridor of the Pennsylvania Railroad. Trace old family sites near Sadsbury Meeting House or the rural crossroads of Cochranville.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Map of Baltimore
    1954 Baltimore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic region in the early fifties shows a landscape of growing suburban centers and heavy rail corridors. Trace mid-century transit networks and military landmarks from the Aberdeen Proving Ground to the Gettysburg National Military Park.

  11. 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.

  12. 1955 Map of Gap, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Gap, 1956 Print
    1955 Gap
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lancaster County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of ridge-top mines and valley farms centered on the strategic Gap pass. Genealogists can locate family homes and landmarks like Nickel Mines, Georgetown (Bart PO), and the Octoraro Ch.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Map of Baltimore
    1956 Baltimore
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured here during a period of massive suburban and military growth across the Chesapeake region. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate landmarks like Fort McHenry or the Aberdeen Proving Ground.

  14. 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

  15. 1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Baltimore, 1964 Print
    1957 Baltimore
    1964 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Southern Pennsylvania are shown during the mid-century expansion of the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the Baltimore & Ohio RR and locate sites like Fort Detrick and Gettysburg National Military Park.
    5 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. 1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Map of Baltimore
    1961 Baltimore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Maryland and Pennsylvania are captured at a mid-century peak of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like the Western Maryland Ry or locate regional landmarks such as Camp Detrick and Kent Island.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 1983 Map of York, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of York, 1984 Print
    1983 York
    1984 Print · USGS
    South Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland meet along the Susquehanna during the early eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the transit networks of Conrail and Amtrak through towns like Red Lion and Seven Valleys.
    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. 1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Map of Baltimore
    1989 Baltimore
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Mid-Atlantic corridor in the late eighties is captured here, from the Baltimore harbor to the Blue Ridge foothills. Researchers can trace the sprawling footprints of Aberdeen Proving Ground, the historic grounds of Gettysburg National Military Park, and the winding Susquehanna River.

  23. 2023 Map of Gap, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Gap, 2023 Print
    2023 Gap
    2023 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's rural heritage is well-preserved in this contemporary survey of the area surrounding Georgetown and Ninepoints. Genealogists can trace deep local roots at sites like Carpenters Graveyard, Brinton Family Burial Ground, and the Nickel Mines Episcopal Cem.

  24. 2023 Map of Parkesburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Parkesburg, 2023 Print
    2023 Parkesburg
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Chester and Lancaster County borderlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names and burial sites at the Sadsbury Friends Burial Ground, Atglen Methodist Cem, and the Upper Octoraro Church Cem.

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