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1970s Maps of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Explore 16 historic maps of Luzerne County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Luzerne County, PA maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Nuremberg, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Nuremberg, 1979 Print
    1976 Nuremberg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Eastern Pennsylvania in the late seventies is shown in this aerial orthophotoquad of the anthracite coal region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the layouts of Nuremberg, Weston, and Rock Glen at the base of Buck Mountain.
  4. 1976 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1979 Print
    1976 Pleasant View Summit
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's forested heights and river valleys are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Stoddartsville and Shades Glen along the course of the Lehigh River.
  7. 1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1979 Print
    1976 Wilkes-Barre East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding highlands are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey as the city meets the mountain. Local historians can trace the development of Forest Park and Glen Summit against the terrain of Wyoming Mountain.
  10. 1976 Map of Freeland, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Freeland, 1979 Print
    1976 Freeland
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's ridges and valleys are shown in detail during the mid-seventies, highlighting the industrial-era settlement patterns of the anthracite region. Genealogists can trace the residential layouts of Freeland, Pardeesville, and Edgewood against the backdrop of Nescopeck Mountain.
  13. 1976 Map of Sybertsville, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Sybertsville, 1979 Print
    1976 Sybertsville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County land patterns appear in sharp detail through this mid-seventies aerial survey of the ridges and valleys south of Wilkes-Barre. Researchers can trace the layout of Sybertsville, Conyngham, and Hobbie against the massive wooded backdrop of Nescopeck Mountain.
  16. 1976 Map of Weatherly, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Weatherly, 1979 Print
    1976 Weatherly
    1979 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape shaped by coal and steep ridges. Trace the residential layouts of Weatherly and Eckley alongside the wilder stretches of the Lehigh River and Penn Haven Mountain.
  19. 1976 Map of Avoca, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Avoca, 1979 Print
    1976 Avoca
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lackawanna River valley in the mid-1970s shows a landscape of dense river towns and upland clearings. Researchers can trace the residential grids of Old Forge and Avoca or the winding course of Spring Brook.
  22. 1976 Map of Conyngham, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Conyngham, 1979 Print
    1976 Conyngham
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne and Schuylkill counties are shown through detailed aerial imagery in the mid-1970s, revealing the intersection of industry and mountain settlement. Trace the exact layout of coal-region towns like Conyngham, Sheppton, and West Hazleton.
  25. 1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1979 Print
    1976 Wilkes-Barre West
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming Valley's industrial corridor comes into focus in the late 1970s, showing the dense riverside development of the coal region. Trace the layout of boroughs like Plymouth and Sugar Notch or the high ridges of Penobscot Mountain.
  28. 1976 Map of Nanticoke, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Nanticoke, 1979 Print
    1976 Nanticoke
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's industrial heart is seen from above in the mid-1970s as coal operations and river towns define the landscape. Researchers can trace the massive mining footprints near Nanticoke and Glen Lyon or locate rural homesteads near Slocum Corners.
  31. 1976 Map of Hickory Run, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Hickory Run, 1979 Print
    1976 Hickory Run
    1979 Print · USGS
    Carbon County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape defined by its river corridors and the growing reach of highway infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Leonardsville and Saylorville along the banks of Hickory Run.
  34. 1976 Map of Hazleton, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Hazleton, 1979 Print
    1976 Hazleton
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the Pennsylvania anthracite region during the 1970s, this aerial study shows the urban density of Hazleton against the industrial landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of Mc Adoo and Beaver Meadows at the edge of Spring Mountain.
  37. 1976 Map of Thornhurst, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Thornhurst, 1979 Print
    1976 Thornhurst
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley highlands are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of river geography and mountain development. Local historians can trace the settlement footprints of Thornhurst and Clifton or the shorelines of Bradys Lake and Arrowhead Lake.
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  40. 1976 Map of White Haven, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of White Haven, 1979 Print
    1976 White Haven
    1979 Print · USGS
    White Haven and the Lehigh River valley are captured in the mid-seventies via detailed aerial photography. You can trace the footprint of settlements like Middleburg and Pond Creek or study the wooded heights of Green Mountain.
  43. 1976 Map of Pittston, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Pittston, 1979 Print
    1976 Pittston
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming Valley comes into sharp focus in the mid-1970s, showcasing the urban density along the Susquehanna River. Trace the industrial footprint of Pittston and Wilkes-Barre or locate family properties in Swoyersville.
  46. 1976 Map of Kingston, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Kingston, 1979 Print
    1976 Kingston
    1979 Print · USGS
    In the mid-seventies, the Pennsylvania coal-country settlements along the Susquehanna River maintained a dense, traditional footprint. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street grids and land use of Kingston, Edwardsville, and Swoyersville at this specific moment in time.
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