Old Maps of Avondale, Plymouth Township for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Avondale. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
- Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
- Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
- Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.
Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Avondale.
Avondale, Plymouth Township maps
(13)- 1891 Map of Wilkesbarre
1891 Wilkesbarre1891 Print · USGSLuzerne 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.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Wilkesbarre
1894 Wilkesbarre1894 Print · USGSThe 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.8 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Scranton
1943 Scranton1943 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1958 Print
1947 Wilkes-Barre West1958 Print · USGSThe Wyoming Valley anthracite region thrives in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by massive coal operations and a dense rail network. Trace local family roots through sites like Shawnee Cem, Sugar Notch, and the neighborhood schools of Wilkes-Barre.6 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre West
1950 Wilkes-Barre West1950 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
1950 Scranton1952 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1953 Map of Scranton
1953 Scranton1953 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1959 Map of Scranton
1959 Scranton1959 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
1962 Scranton1977 Print · USGSThe industrial heart of eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Catskills are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense valley settlements from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and the rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1965 Map of Scranton
1965 Scranton1965 Print · USGSThe tri-state highlands of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey come alive in the mid-sixties as industry and recreation converge. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna RR or locate landmarks like the U S Military Academy.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1979 Print
1976 Wilkes-Barre West1979 Print · USGSThe Wyoming Valley's industrial corridor comes into focus in the late 1970s, showing the dense riverside development of the coal region. Trace the layout of boroughs like Plymouth and Sugar Notch or the high ridges of Penobscot Mountain. - 1986 Map of Scranton
1986 Scranton1986 Print · USGSNortheastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows an era of transition between its deep-rooted mining history and modern transit growth. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of a Strip Mine, locate the Tobyhanna Army Depot, or find family sites near St Marys Cem and Wilkes College.2 unique versions available - 2023 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 2023 Print
2023 Wilkes-Barre West2023 Print · USGSThe Wyoming Valley comes into sharp focus in this recent survey of the Luzerne County riverfront. Researchers can trace the layout of historic borough centers and dozens of cemeteries, from the Shawnee Cem in Plymouth to the Davenport Burying Ground.
End of results
Showing maps 1-13 of 13
Top cities near Avondale
- Wilkes-Barre historical maps
- Kingston historical maps
- Nanticoke historical maps
- Plains Township historical maps
- Dallas Township historical maps
- Pittston historical maps
See more
Frequently asked questions
- What are the different types of historical maps available for Avondale?
- What is the oldest map of Avondale?
- Where can I purchase historical maps of Avondale for my home or office?
- Where can I download high-res historical maps of Avondale?
- Are there historical topographic maps available for Avondale?
- Is there historical aerial imagery available for Avondale?
- Where are historical maps of Avondale sourced from?