Old Maps of Rapho Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rapho Township with 41 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 Rapho Township has changed over the decades.


Rapho Township, PA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Lancaster, 1956 Print
    1902 Map of Lancaster, 1956 Print
    1902 Lancaster
    1956 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County at the opening of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by iron furnaces, milling, and a sophisticated network of electric railways. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the New Holland Electric or locate family sites near Gevers Mill and Elizabeth Furnace.

  2. 1904 Map of Lancaster
    1904 Map of Lancaster
    1904 Lancaster
    1904 Print · USGS
    Lancaster and its surrounding townships thrive at the turn of the century, depicted here through a complex web of trolley lines and steam railroads. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near old crossroads like Mastersonville or locate early industrial sites at Mount Hope and Geyers Mill.
    10 unique versions available

  3. 1908 Map of Middletown
    1908 Map of Middletown
    1908 Middletown
    1908 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River corridor thrives in the early 1900s as a hub for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the burgeoning industry of Lancaster and Dauphin counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Pennsylvania Canal (Abandoned) and locate family-named landmarks like Shocks Mills or Hoffer Church.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Lancaster
    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.

  5. 1943 Map of Middletown
    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.

  6. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    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.

  7. 1955 Map of Manheim, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Manheim, 1957 Print
    1955 Manheim
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lancaster County life centers on the borough of Manheim as the local rail and road networks reached their peak. Trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Gantzs Ch, Mastersonville, and the Shoemaker Cem burial grounds.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Columbia East, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Columbia East, 1957 Print
    1956 Columbia East
    1957 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's industrial and rural crossroads are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the heavy rail influence on local growth. Trace family roots and vanished landmarks like McGuinness Airport, St Josephs Academy, and the village of Silver Spring.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Middletown, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Middletown, 1959 Print
    1956 Middletown
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River corridor bustles with Cold War-era industry and riverside life in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Shenks Cem, identify regional education hubs such as Elizabethville College, or locate the sprawling Olmsted AFB.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    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.
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Harrisburg
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1964 Map of Harrisburg
    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.

  13. 1964 Map of Elizabethtown, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Elizabethtown, 1965 Print
    1964 Elizabethtown
    1965 Print · USGS
    Elizabethtown and the surrounding Lancaster and Dauphin County townships are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and rural institutions like St Calvary Ch, Mt Tunnel Cem, and the Masonic Home.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1964 Map of Columbia West, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Columbia West, 1965 Print
    1964 Columbia West
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River corridor thrives in the mid-sixties, showing the industrial and military footprint of the Marietta Air Force Station. Researchers can trace old family names and sites at Donegal Ch, Eberly Cem, and Lauxmont Farms.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1984 Map of Harrisburg, 1985 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1995 Map of Columbia East, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Columbia East, 1996 Print
    1995 Columbia East
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River shoreline near Columbia was a hub of transit and community in the mid-1990s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and vanished landmarks like Bruckarts Station, Habecker Ch, and Metzgers Indian Cave.

  17. 1995 Map of Manheim, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Manheim, 1996 Print
    1995 Manheim
    1996 Print · USGS
    Manheim and the surrounding Lancaster County farmland are captured in the mid-nineties, showing the balance between borough growth and rural tradition. Genealogists and local historians can locate many country landmarks, from Hernley Ch and Fairview Cemetery to the historic Covered Bridge.

  18. 1997 Map of Columbia West, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Columbia West, 1999 Print
    1997 Columbia West
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River corridor thrives in the late nineties as a hub of rail activity and riverfront industry between Lancaster and York. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Eberly Cem, Donegal Springs, and schools such as Kraybill Sch.

  19. 1997 Map of Manheim, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Manheim, 2000 Print
    1997 Manheim
    2000 Print · USGS
    Manheim and the surrounding Lebanon and Lancaster County borderlands are shown here at the close of the nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Gantz Ch and Fairview Cemetery or locate the old rail-and-road crossroads at Lancaster Junction.

  20. 1997 Map of Columbia East, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Columbia East, 2000 Print
    1997 Columbia East
    2000 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County at the end of the century reveals a landscape of growing boroughs and deep-rooted rural landmarks between the river and the hills. Researchers can trace family sites at Habecker Ch, locate Bruckarts Station, or explore the riverfront at COLUMBIA.

  21. 1999 Map of Elizabethtown, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Elizabethtown, 2001 Print
    1999 Elizabethtown
    2001 Print · USGS
    Elizabethtown and the fertile borderlands of Lancaster and Dauphin counties are shown here just before the turn of the millennium. Genealogists can trace family names and sites through Oberholtzer Cem, Masonic Sch, and rural villages like Bellaire.

  22. 2010 Map of Elizabethtown, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elizabethtown, 2010 Print
    2010 Elizabethtown
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapho Township, including Elizabethtown, Mount Joy Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Columbia West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Columbia West, 2010 Print
    2010 Columbia West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapho Township, including Columbia, Mount Joy, and other nearby areas

  24. 2010 Map of Manheim, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Manheim, 2010 Print
    2010 Manheim
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapho Township, including Manheim, Mount Gretna, and other nearby areas

  25. 2010 Map of Columbia East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Columbia East, 2010 Print
    2010 Columbia East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rapho Township, including Mount Joy, Mountville, and other nearby areas

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