Old Maps of Smithfield Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

1. 1891 Map of Delaware Water Gap

   

   1891 Delaware Water Gap

   1891 Print · USGS

   The Delaware River corridor was a bustling industrial and transport hub in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the region's slate mining roots at the Old Bangor Slate Quarry or locate historic river crossings like Myeres Ferry and Hartzells Ferry.

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4. 1893 Map of Delaware Water Gap

   

   1893 Delaware Water Gap

   1893 Print · USGS

   The Delaware River borderlands between Pennsylvania and New Jersey are captured here in the late nineteenth century as the slate industry and railroads transformed the valley. Researchers can locate the Old Bangor Slate Quarry, trace the river crossings at Myeres Ferry, and explore old stops like Stone Church P. O.

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7. 1924 Map of Bushkill

   

   1924 Bushkill

   1924 Print · USGS

   The Pennsylvania and New Jersey borderlands come to life in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of small school districts and traditional river crossings. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Marshall Falls, trace the Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail line, and find old sites like Smoky Hill School.

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10. 1936 Map of Delaware Water Gap

    

    1936 Delaware Water Gap

    1936 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley thrived in the mid-thirties as a critical junction for coal-hauling railroads and mountain tourism. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Spoke Factory Sch, Ross Cem, and Slateford Junction.

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13. 1941 Map of Delaware Water Gap

    

    1941 Delaware Water Gap

    1941 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the borderlands of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of rural landmarks like Three Church Hill, Brass Castle, and the Stone Church PO.

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16. 1942 Map of Delaware Water Gap

    

    1942 Delaware Water Gap

    1942 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River gorge and its surrounding ridges come into focus during the early war years, highlighting a critical rail and river junction. Trace local history through family-named landmarks like Miller Ch, rural Quaker Plain Sch, and the unique name of Manunka Chunk.

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19. 1943 Map of Bushkill

    

    1943 Bushkill

    1943 Print · USGS

    Monroe County and the Delaware River valley are captured in the early 1940s during a time of rural persistence and local industry. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Dimicks Ferry, St Thomas Chapel, and the vanished sites of Craig Meadows.

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22. 1943 Map of Portland

    

    1943 Portland

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley was a bustling corridor of rail and river transit during the early years of the Second World War. Researchers can trace the paths of several major railroads, locate family sites like the Fairview Cemetery, and find old infrastructure such as the Myers Ferry and Hainesburg RR Sta.

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25. 1943 Map of Bethlehem

    

    1943 Bethlehem

    1943 Print · USGS

    Northampton and Lehigh counties hummed with industry and river commerce during the early war years. Researchers can trace the path of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate family-named landmarks like Chief Tatamy, and find rural schools such as Mexico School and Poplar Valley Sch.

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28. 1943 Map of Stroudsburg, 1944 Print

    

    1943 Stroudsburg

    1944 Print · USGS

    The Poconos and the Delaware Water Gap are captured here during the wartime era, showing a mix of industrial centers and mountain terrain. Researchers can trace the rail lines serving Slate Quarries or find local landmarks like Temple Israel and Mammoth Hosiery Mills.

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31. 1944 Map of Bushkill, 1956 Print

    

    1944 Bushkill

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Water Gap region is seen here during the mid-1940s, just as the mountain landscape was becoming a premier recreation destination. Genealogists and hikers can trace old river crossings like Dimicks Ferry and landmark sites such as Bushkill Falls and Sand Hill Ch Cem.

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34. 1944 Map of East Stroudsburg, 1956 Print

    

    1944 East Stroudsburg

    1956 Print · USGS

    East Stroudsburg and the surrounding Pocono townships are captured here in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by the winding Brodhead Creek and the busy Delaware Lackawanna and Western rail line. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Lesoine Sch to the Franklin Hill Cem and the early Pipher Airport.

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37. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print

    

    1944 Newark

    1971 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.

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40. 1947 Map of East Stroudsburg

    

    1947 East Stroudsburg

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Pocono foothills around the time of the post-war boom reveal a network of mountain villages and valley creeks. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like Beakleyville Ch, the Boise Sch, and the Pipher Airport.

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43. 1947 Map of Bushkill

    

    1947 Bushkill

    1947 Print · USGS

    The Delaware River valley in the mid-1940s reveals a landscape of river-crossing points and upland ridges before the major changes of the later century. Trace local family roots at Dimicks Ferry, Middle Smithfield Sch, or the small settlement of Shoemakers.

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46. 1949 Map of Newark

    

    1949 Newark

    1949 Print · USGS

    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 1953 Map of Stroudsburg

    

    1953 Stroudsburg

    1953 Print · USGS

    The Pocono foothills and Lehigh Valley slate belt come into sharp focus in this mid-century survey of Monroe and Northampton counties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Wolf School No 2, White Gap Cemetery, and the industrial Slate Quarries of Bangor.

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58. 1955 Map of Portland, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Portland

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Water Gap area thrived as a major transportation and recreation hub in the 1950s. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of five different railroads and locate local landmarks like the Vail School, St James Ch, and the Hainesburg Station.

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61. 1955 Map of Stroudsburg, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Stroudsburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1950s, the Delaware Water Gap remained a vital crossroads of commerce and conservation. Researchers can trace the path of the Appalachian Trail or locate family roots at Prospect Cem and schools like St Matthew Sch.

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64. 1956 Map of Newark

    

    1956 Newark

    1956 Print · USGS

    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.

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67. 1957 Map of Newark

    

    1957 Newark

    1957 Print · USGS

    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.

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70. 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.

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73. 1959 Map of Pocono

    

    1959 Pocono

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Pocono Mountains region is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing its evolution from a railway-dependent timber and ice landscape to a premier resort destination. Researchers can locate dozens of country schoolhouses like Maplewood Sch and trace the paths of the Erie RR through Hawley and Kimbles.

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