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Old Maps of Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania

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  1. 1889 Map of Scranton, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Scranton, 1954 Print
    1889 Scranton
    1954 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Lackawanna Valley is captured here during its late 19th-century boom, showing the dense rail networks and coal towns of the era. Genealogists can trace family roots through early street grids in Scranton and Dunmore or smaller settlements like Barberstown and Priceburg.
  4. 1891 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1891 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1891 Wilkesbarre
    1891 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's industrial heartland is caught here at the height of the anthracite era, where the coal-and-rail economy dominated the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific layouts of coal patches like Sugar Notch and Moffatt Patch or follow the path of the Lehigh Valley R. R. across the ridges.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1891 Map of Scranton
    1891 Map of Scranton
    1891 Scranton
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Lackawanna Valley thrived at the peak of the coal era when rail lines and mine patches crowded the riverbanks. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the early footprints of Scranton, Dunmore, and Old Forge alongside the Delaware and Hudson Canal Co R R.
  10. 1893 Map of Pittston
    1893 Map of Pittston
    1893 Pittston
    1893 Print · USGS
    The industrial Wyoming Valley and the rural uplands of the Susquehanna meet in this late nineteenth-century survey. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of Pittston and West Pittston or locate family roots in settlements like Forty Fort, Maltby, and Falls.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1893 Map of Scranton
    1893 Map of Scranton
    1893 Scranton
    1893 Print · USGS
    Lackawanna County's anthracite heartland is shown in detail during the late nineteenth-century industrial boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the early street grids of Scranton and Dunmore or locate smaller settlements like Old Forge and Barber Town.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1894 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1894 Map of Wilkesbarre
    1894 Wilkesbarre
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern anthracite coal fields and rugged ridge-and-valley terrain of Luzerne County are captured here in the 1890s. Researchers can trace early railroad alignments through Sugar Notch or locate long-standing settlements like White Haven and Ashley.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1922 Map of Stoddartsville, 1958 Print
    1922 Map of Stoddartsville, 1958 Print
    1922 Stoddartsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania Poconos at the turn of the century show a landscape of high timber ridges and early mountain resorts. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original paths to Stoddartsville, identify the old Fayette School, or follow the Wilkes-Barre and Eastern rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1924 Map of Stoddartsville
    1924 Map of Stoddartsville
    1924 Stoddartsville
    1924 Print · USGS
    Upper Carbon and Monroe counties are shown in the early twenties as a landscape of timbered hills and headwater streams. Genealogists can locate old rural landmarks like Bradys Switch, the Leonardsville settlement, and the Locust Ridge School.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Scranton
    1943 Map of Scranton
    1943 Scranton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania’s coal and rail corridor comes to life in the 1940s, showcasing the dense urban industrial centers of the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Fayette School and Locust Ridge School or trace the early paths of the DL & W and Erie railroads.
  28. 1943 Map of Stoddartsville
    1943 Map of Stoddartsville
    1943 Stoddartsville
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Pocono Plateau at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by river valleys and developing recreation preserves. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses and small settlements like Stoddartsville, Albrightsville, and the Fishery Sch.
  31. 1946 Map of Avoca, 1959 Print
    1946 Map of Avoca, 1959 Print
    1946 Avoca
    1959 Print · USGS
    The coal-rich Lackawanna Valley is shown here just after the war, as heavy industry and new aviation infrastructure transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks and local landmarks like the Consolidated Breaker, Belian Village, and Sacred Heart Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1959 Print
    1947 Wilkes-Barre East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and the eastern ridges of the Wyoming Valley are shown in the post-war era as the anthracite coal industry shaped the landscape. Genealogists can trace family connections at Georgetown, Laurel Run, and Holy Trinity Cem, or locate landmarks like Ochre Mill and Oliver Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Pittston, 1961 Print
    1947 Map of Pittston, 1961 Print
    1947 Pittston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's industrial heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the dense rail-and-river corridor of the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Wyoming Monument, St Joseph Cem, and the Port Griffith Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of White Haven, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of White Haven, 1966 Print
    1947 White Haven
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River valley in the late 1940s is a landscape defined by industry and rail, where coal mining and transportation intersect. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like White Haven and Tannery, or locate local landmarks like Ripple Sch and St Patrick Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Avoca
    1949 Map of Avoca
    1949 Avoca
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war Luzerne and Lackawanna counties reveal a landscape of anthracite heritage and rising aviation. Trace family roots at Old Forge Cem, locate the Consolidated Breaker, or explore the rail networks around Hillside Junction.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Pittston
    1949 Map of Pittston
    1949 Pittston
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming Valley industrial corridor is captured here at a post-war peak, showing the heavy rail-and-river network of the coal regions. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from the Wyoming Monument to the Wyoming Camp Ground and St Joseph Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Scranton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Catskills are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense valley settlements from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and the rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Scranton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey come alive in the mid-sixties as industry and recreation converge. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna RR or locate landmarks like the U S Military Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1965 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1967 Print
    1965 Pleasant View Summit
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Luzerne County highlands in the mid-sixties are shown here as a landscape of conservation and water management. You can trace the Francis E Walter Reservoir, the historic settlement at Stoddartsville, and an Old Railroad Grade.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1966 Map of Hickory Run, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hickory Run, 1967 Print
    1966 Hickory Run
    1967 Print · USGS
    Carbon County is captured during its mid-century transition into a recreational hub as the new interstate highway system intersects old mountain roads. Trace the evolution of this landscape from the Central Railroad of New Jersey to the Boulder Field and Hickory Run State Park.
    3 unique versions available
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