Old Maps of Paradise Township, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1906 Map of New Holland, 1962 Print

   

   1906 New Holland

   1962 Print · USGS

   Lancaster County at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning from turnpikes to electric railways. Genealogists can trace family roots through an extensive network of rural landmarks, including Heller Church, Red Well School, and the early Waterworks at Ephrata.

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4. 1908 Map of New Holland

   

   1908 New Holland

   1908 Print · USGS

   Lancaster County at the turn of the century shows a thriving landscape of rural schoolhouses and turnpike villages. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Middle Creek Church, Heller Church, and dozens of local schools from Stony Hill School to Clay School.

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7. 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.

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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print

    

    1950 Harrisburg

    1952 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 1955 Map of Quarryville, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Quarryville

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Lancaster County comes to life in this survey of a landscape defined by rolling farmsteads and rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can locate many district schools like Sandstone Sch, the Strasburg RR, and landmarks like the Quarryville Presbyterian Home.

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31. 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.

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34. 1956 Map of Leola, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Leola

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Lancaster County life centers on the bustling crossroads of Bird in Hand and Leola during this era of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Myers Cem or locate community hubs such as St Johns Ch and Weavertown Sch.

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37. 1956 Map of New Holland, 1957 Print

    

    1956 New Holland

    1957 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of deep-rooted settlements and thriving rural schools. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and community hubs like Intercourse, the Pequea Valley High Sch, and Lady of Lourdes Ch.

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40. 1957 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1957 Harrisburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.

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43. 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.

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46. 1961 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1961 Harrisburg

    1961 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the Susquehanna water gaps to the fertile Dutch Country. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and find landmarks like Carlisle Barracks or the Anthracite Coal Fields.

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49. 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.

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52. 1964 Map of Harrisburg

    

    1964 Harrisburg

    1964 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by ridge-and-valley geology and critical Cold War infrastructure. Researchers can trace the massive Indiantown Gap Military Reservation or the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR.

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55. 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.

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58. 1984 Map of Harrisburg, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Harrisburg

    1985 Print · USGS

    Central Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by the winding Susquehanna River and the industrial growth of its river towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of Amtrak and Conrail or explore the bounds of Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation.

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61. 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.

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64. 1992 Map of Leola, 1994 Print

    

    1992 Leola

    1994 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County's agrarian landscape is captured here in the early 1990s, centered on the historic crossroads of Leola and Bareville. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Bird in Hand, Carpenter Ch, and the numerous local schoolhouses like Mill Creek Sch.

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67. 1992 Map of New Holland, 1994 Print

    

    1992 New Holland

    1994 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape of tight-knit villages and sprawling farms. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Lady of Lourdes, Zeltenreich Ch, and rural schoolhouses including Hatville Sch.

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70. 1992 Map of Quarryville, 1994 Print

    

    1992 Quarryville

    1994 Print · USGS

    Central Lancaster County thrives as an agricultural and rail corridor during the late twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Zion Ch and Ashland Sch, while the Strasburg RR remains a focal point of the local landscape.

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73. 1999 Map of Leola, 2001 Print

    

    1999 Leola

    2001 Print · USGS

    Lancaster County at the turn of the millennium shows a fascinating mix of rural tradition and modern infrastructure. Trace family roots and local history across Bird in Hand, Leola, and school sites like Shaeffer Sch.

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