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Old Maps of Wright Township, Pennsylvania

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  1. 1891 Map of Wilkesbarre
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1894 Map of Wilkesbarre
    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.
    8 unique versions available
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1947 Map of White Haven, 1966 Print
    1947 Map of White Haven, 1966 Print
    1947 White Haven
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River valley in the late 1940s is a landscape defined by industry and rail, where coal mining and transportation intersect. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like White Haven and Tannery, or locate local landmarks like Ripple Sch and St Patrick Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Freeland, 1969 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre East
    1950 Map of Wilkes-Barre East
    1950 Wilkes-Barre East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape defined by coal extraction, mountain railroading, and upland resorts. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Oliver Mills, Llewellyn Corners, and the historic Holy Trinity Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1950 Map of White Haven
    1950 Map of White Haven
    1950 White Haven
    1950 Print · USGS
    The industrial Lehigh River corridor is captured here just after the war, showing the vital rail and mining networks of the day. Researchers can trace family sites at White Haven or Pond Creek, and locate features like the Ripple Sch and Jefferson Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of Freeland
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Scranton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The 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
  46. 1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Scranton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The 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
  49. 1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1979 Print
    1976 Wilkes-Barre East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and the surrounding highlands are captured in this mid-seventies aerial survey as the city meets the mountain. Local historians can trace the development of Forest Park and Glen Summit against the terrain of Wyoming Mountain.
  52. 1976 Map of Freeland, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Freeland, 1979 Print
    1976 Freeland
    1979 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's ridges and valleys are shown in detail during the mid-seventies, highlighting the industrial-era settlement patterns of the anthracite region. Genealogists can trace the residential layouts of Freeland, Pardeesville, and Edgewood against the backdrop of Nescopeck Mountain.
  55. 1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Wilkes-Barre West, 1979 Print
    1976 Wilkes-Barre West
    1979 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  58. 1976 Map of White Haven, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of White Haven, 1979 Print
    1976 White Haven
    1979 Print · USGS
    White Haven and the Lehigh River valley are captured in the mid-seventies via detailed aerial photography. You can trace the footprint of settlements like Middleburg and Pond Creek or study the wooded heights of Green Mountain.
  61. 1986 Map of Scranton
    1986 Map of Scranton
    1986 Scranton
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern 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
  64. 1994 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Wilkes-Barre East, 1995 Print
    1994 Wilkes-Barre East
    1995 Print · USGS
    Wilkes-Barre and its southern highlands are captured in the mid-nineties, showing the intersection of valley industry and mountain retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites from Llewellyn Corners to the estates at Glen Summit and the historic Ochre Mill.
  67. 1994 Map of White Haven, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of White Haven, 1995 Print
    1994 White Haven
    1995 Print · USGS
    White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge appear in the mid-nineties as a landscape defined by rugged state parks and old industrial corridors. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths of the old RR grade near Tannery, locate family plots at St Patrick Cem, and explore the lakeside development of Penn Lake Park.
  70. 1997 Map of White Haven, 1998 Print
    1997 Map of White Haven, 1998 Print
    1997 White Haven
    1998 Print · USGS
    White Haven and the Lehigh Gorge are shown in the late 1990s as the region transitioned from industrial rail hub to a corridor of state parks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like St Patrick Cem, the Mountainview Ch, and the operations at Scale Siding.
  73. 1999 Map of Freeland, 2001 Print
    1999 Map of Freeland, 2001 Print
    1999 Freeland
    2001 Print · USGS
    Luzerne County's coal and mountain country is documented here during the late 1990s as modern highways began to bypass older mining towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Freeland and smaller communities like Pardeesville, Blytheburn, and Upper Lehigh.
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