Old Maps of Eckley, Foster Township
Explore 15 old maps of Eckley, spanning from 1889 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Eckley, Foster Township maps
(15)- 1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print1889 Hazleton1956 Print · USGSThe Pennsylvania coal fields are seen at their industrial height in the late 1880s, revealing a landscape defined by anthracite and iron rails. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hazleton, the company town of Eckley, and the rail-heavy corridors of Lansford and Tamaqua.
- 1891 Map of Hazleton1891 Hazleton1891 Print · USGSThe anthracite coal region comes alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by ridges and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hazleton, the gravity-rail heritage at Summit Hill, and the bustling yards of Lansford or Tamaqua.
- 1893 Map of Hazleton1893 Hazleton1893 Print · USGSThe anthracite coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania is captured here in the late nineteenth century, during its industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks and company patches like Lansford, Summit Hill, and the coal-rich village of Eckley.8 unique versions available
- 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print1944 Newark1971 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1948 Map of Weatherly, 1965 Print1948 Weatherly1965 Print · USGSDeep 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
- 1949 Map of Newark1949 Newark1949 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1950 Map of Weatherly1950 Weatherly1950 Print · USGSWeatherly and the surrounding anthracite coal fields are documented here in the late 1940s as industry and local life intertwined. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near St Joseph Ch, the Larrytown Sch, and the old company town at Eckley.2 unique versions available
- 1956 Map of Newark1956 Newark1956 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1957 Map of Newark1957 Newark1957 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1960 Map of Newark1960 Newark1960 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1964 Map of Newark1964 Newark1964 Print · USGSGreater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.2 unique versions available
- 1976 Map of Weatherly, 1979 Print1976 Weatherly1979 Print · USGSCarbon County in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape shaped by coal and steep ridges. Trace the residential layouts of Weatherly and Eckley alongside the wilder stretches of the Lehigh River and Penn Haven Mountain.
- 1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print1984 Allentown1985 Print · USGSThe Lehigh Valley and southern Poconos are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and academic life converge along the river corridor. Trace the rail-and-water networks connecting Jim Thorpe and Bethlehem, or explore landmarks like Lehigh University and the Delaware Water Gap.3 unique versions available
- 1999 Map of Weatherly, 2002 Print1999 Weatherly2002 Print · USGSThis Carbon County corridor at the turn of the millennium shows the intersection of anthracite industry and conservation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the mountain settlements of Eckley and Rockport or follow the Lehigh Valley Railroad through the Lehigh Gorge.
- 2023 Map of Weatherly, 2023 Print2023 Weatherly2023 Print · USGSThe Carbon County coal region and the steep Lehigh River corridor are shown here in recent detail. Researchers can locate family sites at Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church Cem, Eckley Cem, and the borough of Weatherly.
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