Old Maps of Bear Creek Village, Pennsylvania

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 1986 Map of Scranton
    1986 Map of Scranton
    1986 Scranton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows an era of transition between its deep-rooted mining history and modern transit growth. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of a Strip Mine, locate the Tobyhanna Army Depot, or find family sites near St Marys Cem and Wilkes College.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1992 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1995 Print
    1992 Pleasant View Summit
    1995 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Poconos in the 1990s reveals a landscape defined by state forests and historic watercourses. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Bear Creek Railroad Grade or locate old sites near Stoddartsville and Shades Glen.

  19. 1994 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1995 Print
    1994 Wilkes-Barre East
    1995 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and its southern highlands are captured in the mid-nineties, showing the intersection of valley industry and mountain retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Llewellyn Corners to the estates at Glen Summit and the historic Ochre Mill.

  20. 1997 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1999 Print
    1997 Pleasant View Summit
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Pocono plateau near the turn of the millennium remained a landscape of dense forests and river confluences. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like Tannery Road, locate the Lookout Tower on Big Pine Hill, and explore the riverside site of Stoddartsville.

  21. 1999 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 2002 Print
    1999 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 2002 Print
    1999 Wilkes-Barre East
    2002 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and its mountain surrounds are shown at the close of the twentieth century as urban life meets vast conservation lands. Researchers can locate historic Oliver Mills, the Ochre Mill, and family landmarks like the Rosenzweig Landing Field.

  22. 2010 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 2010 Print
    2010 Pleasant View Summit
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek Village, including Thornhurst Township, Kidder Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2010 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 2010 Print
    2010 Wilkes-Barre East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek Village, including Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 2013 Print
    2013 Wilkes-Barre East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek Village, including Wilkes-Barre, Plains Township, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 2013 Print
    2013 Pleasant View Summit
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Bear Creek Village, including Thornhurst Township, Kidder Township, and other nearby areas

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