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1950s Maps of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Explore 26 historic maps of Luzerne County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Luzerne County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Luzerne County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Luzerne County, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
    1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
    1950 Wilkes-Barre West
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna Valley thrives in this mid-century portrait of Pennsylvania's coal country. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Wilkes-Barre alongside local landmarks like Shawnee Cem and the Pennsylvania RR.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre East
    1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre East
    1950 Wilkes-Barre East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape defined by coal extraction, mountain railroading, and upland resorts. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Oliver Mills, Llewellyn Corners, and the historic Holy Trinity Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of White Haven
    1950 Map of White Haven
    1950 White Haven
    1950 Print · USGS
    The industrial Lehigh River corridor is captured here just after the war, showing the vital rail and mining networks of the day. Researchers can trace family sites at White Haven or Pond Creek, and locate features like the Ripple Sch and Jefferson Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Hazleton
    1950 Map of Hazleton
    1950 Hazleton
    1950 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of Pennsylvania comes into sharp focus during the post-war era. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks of the Lehigh Valley and identify localized mining communities like Lattimer Mines (PO) and Coxes Village.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Nuremberg
    1950 Map of Nuremberg
    1950 Nuremberg
    1950 Print · USGS
    The tri-county borderlands of Eastern Pennsylvania are captured here at the start of the 1950s. Genealogists can trace family names at Millers Corner and Raricks, or locate ancestors at the Nuremberg Cem and Mt Zion Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Freeland
    1950 Map of Freeland
    1950 Freeland
    1950 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's anthracite country is documented here in the mid-century, showing the intensive mining operations and rail networks around the borough of Freeland. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape of Upper Lehigh or locate local landmarks like Honey Hole, Kis-Lyn, and St Ann Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Weatherly
    1950 Map of Weatherly
    1950 Weatherly
    1950 Print · USGS
    Weatherly and the surrounding anthracite coal fields are documented here in the late 1940s as industry and local life intertwined. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Joseph Ch, the Larrytown Sch, and the old company town at Eckley.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
  28. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.
  31. 1953 Map of LaPorte, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of LaPorte, 1956 Print
    1953 LaPorte
    1956 Print · USGS
    Sullivan County's plateau country is captured here during the early 1950s, showing a landscape of small coal towns and growing state parks. Researchers can find many rural landmarks, including Painter Mills, Sugarloaf Sch, and the high waters of Ganoga Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Williamsport
    1954 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding West Branch Susquehanna River and its industrial valley. Local historians can trace the massive Susquehanna Ordnance Depot and the extensive rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  37. 1954 Map of Stillwater, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Stillwater, 1955 Print
    1954 Stillwater
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania’s agricultural and woodland landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the boundary of Columbia and Luzerne counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Thompson Cem, Zaner Sch, and the Reading rail corridor.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Shickshinny, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Shickshinny, 1955 Print
    1954 Shickshinny
    1955 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's river-and-mountain landscape is captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the borough of Shickshinny and its crossing to Mocanaqua. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Patterson Grove, the Lower Muhlenburg Ch, and the Pennsylvania rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Bloomsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Bloomsburg, 1955 Print
    1954 Bloomsburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Bloomsburg and the Susquehanna River valley are captured in the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition from riverfront industry to upland farming. Genealogists can trace family names across Coles Mill, Hidlay Ch Cem, and the State Teachers College.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Nanticoke, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Nanticoke, 1956 Print
    1954 Nanticoke
    1956 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's industrial heartland is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-heavy corridor of the Susquehanna River. Genealogists can trace family footprints at St Marys Cem, Hunlock Creek, and the many coal-patch churches like Mt Zion Union Ch.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Berwick, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Berwick, 1956 Print
    1955 Berwick
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River valley thrives in the mid-fifties, showing the industrial heart of Berwick and its rail-connected neighbors. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Stone Ch, Hunter Sch, and Township School.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Conyngham, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Conyngham, 1956 Print
    1955 Conyngham
    1956 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal fields of Luzerne and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as strip mining began to reshape the ridges. Genealogists and historians can locate family homes in Oneida, Sheppton, or Kelayres, and trace the rail lines of the Reading and Lehigh Valley railroads.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Nuremberg, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Nuremberg, 1956 Print
    1955 Nuremberg
    1956 Print · USGS
    The anthracite region near the Luzerne and Schuylkill border is shown here in the mid-1950s, highlighting the industrial rail network and hilltop mining towns. Researchers can trace family roots through sites like Nuremberg Cem, Zion Grove, and the mining village of Oneida.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Sybertsville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Sybertsville, 1957 Print
    1955 Sybertsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's rural townships are shown here in the mid-1950s, defined by the prominent ridge of Nescopeck Mountain. Genealogists and local historians can locate family-named sites such as Groover Cem and country landmarks like Brainerd Ch and the Township Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Shickshinny, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Shickshinny, 1960 Print
    1955 Shickshinny
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River valley and the anthracite coal region appear in fine detail during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace old rail corridors, family cemeteries like St Alberts Cem, and smaller settlements such as Mocanaqua or Patterson Grove.
  64. 1955 Map of Mahanoy, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Mahanoy, 1960 Print
    1955 Mahanoy
    1960 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coalfields of Schuylkill County are shown in full industrial operation during the mid-1950s. Researchers can locate specific colliery sites and landmarks like Harwood, the Mahanoy Tunnel, and the lone Peddlars Grave.
  67. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 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
  73. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.
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