Old Maps of Union Township, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1891 Map of Lebanon

   

   1891 Lebanon

   1891 Print · USGS

   Lebanon and its surrounding iron-rich valleys are captured here in the late nineteenth century at the height of the local railroad era. Genealogists can trace family lines through old post offices like Greenville (Greble P.O.) or early stops on the Cornwall Railroad.

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4. 1892 Map of Lykens

   

   1892 Lykens

   1892 Print · USGS

   Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the late nineteenth century as the coal and rail industries shaped the valley floors. Genealogists can trace family roots in mining centers like Williamstown and Lykens or agricultural hamlets such as Rough and Ready.

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7. 1892 Map of Hummelstown

   

   1892 Hummelstown

   1892 Print · USGS

   Dauphin and Lebanon Counties were defined by a series of prominent mountain ridges and gap-dependent rail lines in the 1890s. Genealogists can trace family settlements from Hummelstown to Annville, locating landmarks like Walmers Church and Union Deposit.

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10. 1892 Map of Pine Grove

    

    1892 Pine Grove

    1892 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill County coal country comes alive in the late 1800s, showing a landscape defined by sharp ridges and heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-dependent mining towns like Minersville, Branch Dale, and the bustling junction at Tremont.

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13. 1893 Map of Lykens

    

    1893 Lykens

    1893 Print · USGS

    The anthracite coal region of central Pennsylvania comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by mountain ridges and mining railways. Local historians can trace the early industrial footprints of Williamstown and Lykens or find rural homesteads near Klingerstown and Leck Kill.

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16. 1893 Map of Lebanon

    

    1893 Lebanon

    1893 Print · USGS

    Late nineteenth-century Lebanon County is captured here at the height of its industrial iron and rail era. Genealogists can trace family roots in established centers like Cornwall, Meyerstown, and Schaefferstown, or locate the specific rail stops of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad.

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19. 1899 Map of Lebanon

    

    1899 Lebanon

    1899 Print · USGS

    Lebanon County at the close of the century shows a landscape defined by its iron-ore heritage and a bustling network of independent railroads. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old rail lines serving Cornwall, locate long-standing villages like Schaefferstown, and follow the winding course of Tulpehocken Creek.

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22. 1924 Map of Hummelstown

    

    1924 Hummelstown

    1924 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Lebanon Counties in the mid-twenties show a landscape defined by mountain gaps and the reach of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. Researchers can trace historic church sites like Walmers Church, early industries at Union Waterworks, and vanished rail stops like Cold Spring.

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25. 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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28. 1943 Map of Lykens

    

    1943 Lykens

    1943 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown in the 1940s as a high-density corridor of anthracite coal production and valley farming. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Reading rail lines connecting Williamstown to an Abandoned Colliery and rural landmarks like Himmels Ch.

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31. 1943 Map of Hummelstown

    

    1943 Hummelstown

    1943 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Lebanon counties appear here during the Second World War as military and industrial growth transformed the countryside. Researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure, from Moonshine Ch and Union Deposit to the Hershey Zoo.

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34. 1946 Map of Pine Grove

    

    1946 Pine Grove

    1946 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill County in the mid-1940s is a landscape of tight mountain ridges and busy rail corridors serving coal-country towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Jacobs Ch, the Swatara Valley Airport, and the Reading railroad spurs through Suedberg and Lorberry.

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37. 1947 Map of Tower City

    

    1947 Tower City

    1947 Print · USGS

    The anthracite coal valleys of Schuylkill and Dauphin Counties are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations in Tower City and Williamstown, or locate landmarks like the Porter Township High School and the Union Church.

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40. 1947 Map of Manada Gap

    

    1947 Manada Gap

    1947 Print · USGS

    Dauphin County’s mountainous ridges were still adjusting to a heavy military and industrial footprint just after the war. You can trace the legacy of the local iron industry at Manada Furnace or locate family roots at the Grantville School and Manada Furnace Church.

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43. 1947 Map of Indiantown Gap

    

    1947 Indiantown Gap

    1947 Print · USGS

    Lebanon County is shown during a period of significant military and civic expansion in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Indiantown Gap alongside local landmarks like Moonshine Church and the newly built State Memorial Lake.

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46. 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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49. 1954 Map of Pine Grove, 1956 Print

    

    1954 Pine Grove

    1956 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill County in the mid-1950s reveals a landscape defined by industrial railroads and small valley settlements. Researchers can trace ancestral locations from Hollerman Cem to local landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and Swatara Valley Airport.

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52. 1955 Map of Fredericksburg, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Fredericksburg

    1956 Print · USGS

    Centered on Fredericksburg and Jonestown in the mid-1950s, this area shows a productive valley landscape framed by the Blue Mountain ridges. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Groff Sch, Meckville Ch, and the old crossroads at Bunker Hill or Freeport Mills.

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55. 1955 Map of Lykens, 1958 Print

    

    1955 Lykens

    1958 Print · USGS

    The anthracite coal valleys of Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a time of transition for the region's industrial landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Himmels Ch, Kissingers Sch, and the Pitman Post Office.

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58. 1955 Map of Pine Grove, 1958 Print

    

    1955 Pine Grove

    1958 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill County coal towns and the Blue Mountain ridges are documented here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Klingers Sch and Hauer Ch alongside coal-era infrastructure like Coal Castle.

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61. 1956 Map of Hummelstown, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Hummelstown

    1958 Print · USGS

    Dauphin and Lebanon Counties are shown in the mid-1950s as the chocolate industry and military training shaped the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through labeled landmarks like Balsbaugh Ch, Harper Tavern, and the Manada Furnace.

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64. 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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67. 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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70. 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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73. 1968 Map of Tower City

    

    1968 Tower City

    1968 Print · USGS

    The anthracite region's industrial footprint is on full display here in the late sixties, where valley towns are hemmed in by massive mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Tower City and Williamstown alongside an Abandoned Coal Breaker and several local schools.

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