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1940s Maps of Foster Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 8 historic maps of Foster Township from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Foster Township's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
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Start exploring Foster Township's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Foster Township, PA maps

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  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.
  4. 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. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1948 Map of Weatherly, 1965 Print
    1948 Map of Weatherly, 1965 Print
    1948 Weatherly
    1965 Print · USGS
    Deep in the anthracite region after the war, this map shows the mining and rail networks of Carbon and Luzerne counties. Trace the coal heritage of Eckley and Weatherly, or locate local landmarks like St Joseph Ch and Larrytown Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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
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