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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 38 historic maps of Bear Creek Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Bear Creek Township's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Bear Creek Township, PA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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