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1940s Maps of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

Explore 7 historic maps of Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre'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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  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Wilkes-Barre's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Wilkes-Barre, PA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Scranton
    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.
  4. 1946 Map of Kingston, 1959 Print
    1946 Map of Kingston, 1959 Print
    1946 Kingston
    1959 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County at the height of its mid-century industrial period reveals a landscape of dense riverfront boroughs and wooded ridges. Genealogists can locate family sites among Misericordia College, St Johns Cem, and the streets of Kingston.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1958 Print
    1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1958 Print
    1947 Wilkes-Barre West
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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
  10. 1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1959 Print
    1947 Wilkes-Barre East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and the eastern ridges of the Wyoming Valley are shown in the post-war era as the anthracite coal industry shaped the landscape. Genealogists can trace family connections at Georgetown, Laurel Run, and Holy Trinity Cem, or locate landmarks like Ochre Mill and Oliver Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1947 Map of Pittston, 1961 Print
    1947 Map of Pittston, 1961 Print
    1947 Pittston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's industrial heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the dense rail-and-river corridor of the Wyoming Valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks, including the Wyoming Monument, St Joseph Cem, and the Port Griffith Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1949 Map of Kingston
    1949 Map of Kingston
    1949 Kingston
    1949 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's Wyoming Valley is shown in the late 1940s as residential growth expanded from the Susquehanna River toward the uplands. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at St Marys Cem and Polish Cem, or locate landmarks like Misericordia College and the Harvey Lookout Tower.
  19. 1949 Map of Pittston
    1949 Map of Pittston
    1949 Pittston
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming Valley industrial corridor is captured here at a post-war peak, showing the heavy rail-and-river network of the coal regions. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks from the Wyoming Monument to the Wyoming Camp Ground and St Joseph Cem.
    2 unique versions available
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