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1960s Maps of Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Explore 19 historic maps of Monroe County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Monroe County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Monroe County, PA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1960 Map of Palmerton, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Palmerton, 1961 Print
    1960 Palmerton
    1961 Print · USGS
    Palmerton and the Lehigh Gap are captured at a mid-century industrial peak, framed by ridges and the busy river corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Bassards Corner, the St Nicholas Ch, and the historic path of the Lehigh Canal.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1960 Map of Pohopco Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Pohopco Mountain, 1962 Print
    1960 Pohopco Mountain
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Pocono foothills come alive in the early 1960s as the Bethlehem Municipal Water Authority shapes the landscape. Genealogists and hikers can trace the rural roads connecting Meckesville, the Dotters Corners Cem, and the edges of Hickory Run State Park.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1960 Map of Wind Gap, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Wind Gap, 1962 Print
    1960 Wind Gap
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northampton County during the early sixties is shown as a landscape of slate quarries and ridge-top crossings. You can trace the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad through industrial hubs like Pen Argyl or locate family sites near St Peters Union Ch and the Township Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1960 Map of Kunkletown, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Kunkletown, 1962 Print
    1960 Kunkletown
    1962 Print · USGS
    Northampton and Monroe counties are divided by the steep ridge of Blue Mountain in the early 1960s, a landscape defined by valley farming and upland ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Fairview Cem or locate rural hubs like Klecknersville and the industries at the Clay Pits.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Broadheadsville, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Broadheadsville, 1962 Print
    1960 Broadheadsville
    1962 Print · USGS
    Monroe County settlements and the southern Poconos are captured here in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace family roots through St Johns Ch, Effort Cem, and local landmarks like the Fairground and Pleasant Valley Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Saylorsburg, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Saylorsburg, 1962 Print
    1960 Saylorsburg
    1962 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was transitioning from its rural roots to a burgeoning retreat destination in the early sixties. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Green Ridge Cem, the Township Sch, and the Old Railroad Grade.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1965 Map of Tobyhanna, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Tobyhanna, 1967 Print
    1965 Tobyhanna
    1967 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a hub of military logistics and emerging lakeside communities in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace the sprawling Tobyhanna Army Depot, the Erie Lackawanna rail line, and early developments at Stillwater Lake Estates.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1965 Map of Thornhurst, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Thornhurst, 1967 Print
    1965 Thornhurst
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh River corridor near Thornhurst shows a landscape of public forests and wetlands in the mid-1960s. Researchers can locate burial grounds like Pine Grove Cem and explore named swales such as City of Rome Dark Swamp.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1965 Map of Blakeslee, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Blakeslee, 1967 Print
    1965 Blakeslee
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Pocono region undergoes a major shift toward recreation and transit in the 1960s as new highways bisect the forest. You can trace the footprint of Pocono International Raceway and early resorts like Big Boulder Ski Resort or Split Rock.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1965 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Pleasant View Summit, 1967 Print
    1965 Pleasant View Summit
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Luzerne County highlands in the mid-sixties are shown here as a landscape of conservation and water management. You can trace the Francis E Walter Reservoir, the historic settlement at Stoddartsville, and an Old Railroad Grade.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1966 Map of Hickory Run, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hickory Run, 1967 Print
    1966 Hickory Run
    1967 Print · USGS
    Carbon County is captured during its mid-century transition into a recreational hub as the new interstate highway system intersects old mountain roads. Trace the evolution of this landscape from the Central Railroad of New Jersey to the Boulder Field and Hickory Run State Park.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1966 Map of Mount Pocono, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Mount Pocono, 1967 Print
    1966 Mount Pocono
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Monroe County comes to life as the modern resort era begins to shape these highlands. Trace family roots at Pocono Union Cem, the Erie-Lackawanna rail corridor, or the growing campus of Pocono Mountain Jr-Sr High Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1966 Map of Pocono Pines, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Pocono Pines, 1967 Print
    1966 Pocono Pines
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Pocono plateau in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of rising lakeside vacation communities and vast protected woodlands. Researchers can trace the Erie-Lackawanna rail lines, the Old Railroad Grade, and local centers like Pocono Pines.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1966 Map of Buck Hill Falls, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Buck Hill Falls, 1968 Print
    1966 Buck Hill Falls
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Pocono plateau comes alive in the mid-1960s, showing a region balanced between recreation and rail infrastructure. Locate landmarks like Buck Hill Falls and Pocono Playhouse or trace the ERIE-LACKAWANNA rail line through Cresco.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1966 Map of Promised Land, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Promised Land, 1968 Print
    1966 Promised Land
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pike County's high forest plateaus are captured here in the mid-sixties, a period of established conservation and recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the roads around Roemersville, find the Blooming Grove Sch, and locate the Lookout Tower on High Knob.
    3 unique versions available
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