Old Maps of Hazle Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

1. 1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print

   

   1889 Hazleton

   1956 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 1891 Map of Hazleton

   

   1891 Hazleton

   1891 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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10. 1892 Map of Mahanoy

    

    1892 Mahanoy

    1892 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill and Luzerne counties are captured here at a peak of industrial development during the 1890s coal era. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks serving Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and lost junctions like Silver Brook Junction.

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13. 1893 Map of Hazleton

    

    1893 Hazleton

    1893 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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16. 1893 Map of Mahanoy, 1898 Print

    

    1893 Mahanoy

    1898 Print · USGS

    Schuylkill and Luzerne counties are shown at the height of the coal era, revealing a landscape etched by mining and rail commerce. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the specific neighborhoods of Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and the railway junctions at Tamanend and Delano.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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).

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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