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

Explore 42 historic maps of Butler 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 Butler Township's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Butler Township's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Butler Township, PA maps

(42)
  1. 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.

  2. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1946 Map of Sybertsville
    1946 Map of Sybertsville
    1946 Sybertsville
    1946 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's rural townships are captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by small farms and local schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family connections to landmarks like St Johns, Moyers Grove, and the Whitebread Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Hazleton, 1962 Print
    1947 Map of Hazleton, 1962 Print
    1947 Hazleton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coal fields and the industrial hubs of Luzerne County are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the rail-and-mine landscape of Ashmore Yards, Lattimer Mines, and the borough of McAdoo.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Freeland, 1969 Print
    1948 Map of Freeland, 1969 Print
    1948 Freeland
    1969 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's anthracite region is captured here during a period of industrial change after the war. Local historians can trace the development of Freeland and Upper Lehigh alongside the rail networks of the Central RR of New Jersey and the Lehigh Valley RR.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Conyngham
    1949 Map of Conyngham
    1949 Conyngham
    1949 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the coal country show a landscape shaped by ridge-traversing railroads and mining towns in the late 1940s. Genealogists can locate family sites in West Hazleton, Sheppton, or the colliery-linked Harwood (Harwood Mines PO).
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 1960 Map of Williamsport
    1960 Map of Williamsport
    1960 Williamsport
    1960 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-twentieth century was a vital corridor of rail and river industry stretching from the New York line to the coal regions. Genealogists can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and Lehigh Valley RR connecting towns like Williamsport, Towanda, and Lock Haven.

  23. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Harrisburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the Susquehanna water gaps to the fertile Dutch Country. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and find landmarks like Carlisle Barracks or the Anthracite Coal Fields.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1962 Map of Williamsport, 1966 Print
    1962 Map of Williamsport, 1966 Print
    1962 Williamsport
    1966 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania was a landscape of industrial river hubs and vast state woodlands in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the path of the Pennsylvania Railroad through Williamsport and explore the remote reaches of Bucktail State Park.
    5 unique versions available

Showing maps 1-25 of 42

Top cities near Butler Township

See more

Top neighborhoods of Butler Township

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Butler Township?
  • What is the oldest map of Butler Township?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Butler Township for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Butler Township?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Butler Township?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Butler Township?
  • Where are historical maps of Butler Township sourced from?