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1940s Maps of Ross Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 7 historic maps of Ross 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 Ross 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.
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Start exploring Ross Township's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Ross Township, PA maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Shickshinny
    1946 Map of Shickshinny
    1946 Shickshinny
    1946 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's river-and-ridge landscape is captured here in the mid-1940s, as the Pennsylvania railroad follows the Susquehanna River through the mountains. Genealogists can trace family names at the Sorber Cemetery or locate old schoolhouses like Sunshine School and McKendree School.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1946 Map of Dutch Mtn, 1960 Print
    1946 Map of Dutch Mtn, 1960 Print
    1946 Dutch Mtn
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of Wyoming and Sullivan counties is captured here in the years following the war, showing a landscape defined by deep creek gorges and remote settlements. Researchers can locate the Fincke Cem, the Bellasylva settlement, and the old Ricketts Fire Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Harveys Lake, 1962 Print
    1946 Map of Harveys Lake, 1962 Print
    1946 Harveys Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's Back Mountain region appears here in the mid-1940s, characterized by its deep glacial lakes and highland ridges. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Santee Sch, Wordan Place, and numerous family burial grounds including Kocher Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1946 Map of Sweet Valley, 1964 Print
    1946 Map of Sweet Valley, 1964 Print
    1946 Sweet Valley
    1964 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of ridge-top forests and valley settlements like Sweet Valley and Kyttle. Researchers can locate historic rural institutions including Bethel Ch, Retreat Sch, and the Splash Dam at Mountain Springs.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Dutch Mtn
    1948 Map of Dutch Mtn
    1948 Dutch Mtn
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania highlands north of Ricketts Glen come into focus in the 1940s, showing a remote landscape of steep mountain brooks and high-plateau clearings. Researchers can locate the mountain settlement at Bellasylva, the Fincke Cem, and the Ricketts Fire Tower.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Sweet Valley
    1949 Map of Sweet Valley
    1949 Sweet Valley
    1949 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Luzerne County is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a rugged landscape of water management and rural hamlets. Researchers can trace the layout of small schoolhouses and country churches like Mott School, Bethel Church, and Hetley Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Harvey Lake
    1949 Map of Harvey Lake
    1949 Harvey Lake
    1949 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's lake country is captured here during the late 1940s, showing the early development of resort and rural life. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like Wordan Place, Laketon, and the St Anns Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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