1950s Maps of Hanover Section, Nanticoke

Explore 4 historic maps of Hanover Section from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Hanover Section's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Hanover Section's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Hanover Section, Nanticoke maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
    1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
    1950 Wilkes-Barre West
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna Valley thrives in this mid-century portrait of Pennsylvania's coal country. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Wilkes-Barre alongside local landmarks like Shawnee Cem and the Pennsylvania RR.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

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