Old Maps of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 124 historic maps of Montgomery County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Montgomery County, PA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Quakertown, 1963 Print
    1888 Map of Quakertown, 1963 Print
    1888 Quakertown
    1963 Print · USGS
    Bucks and Montgomery counties are shown in high detail during the railroad era, when rural life centered on mill streams and village junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Richlandtown, Dillingersville, and the transit hub at Rocky Ridge Sta.

  2. 1890 Map of Doylestown
    1890 Map of Doylestown
    1890 Doylestown
    1890 Print · USGS
    Bucks County in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of established mill towns and farming crossroads. Local historians can trace early rail routes like the Doylestown Branch and discover forgotten names such as New Galena, Griers Corner, and Hinkletown.

  3. 1890 Map of Quakertown
    1890 Map of Quakertown
    1890 Quakertown
    1890 Print · USGS
    Upper Bucks and Montgomery counties are shown in the 1880s as a thriving corridor of rail towns and rural villages. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Perkasie and Sellersville settlements or locate family homesteads near Trumbauersville and Tylers Port.

  4. 1891 Map of Doylestown
    1891 Map of Doylestown
    1891 Doylestown
    1891 Print · USGS
    Bucks County and the Delaware River valley are captured in the late Victorian era as the region's agricultural and industrial patterns were firmly established. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead locations near Kellers Church, identify stops along the Penna Railroad, and find riverside hamlets like Raven Rock and Tumble.
    11 unique versions available

  5. 1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Map of Philadelphia
    1891 Philadelphia
    1891 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and its New Jersey neighbors are captured in the late Victorian era as rail and river commerce defined the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and vanished river features like Windmill Island, Haddonfield, and the U.S. Navy Yard.

  6. 1893 Map of Germantown
    1893 Map of Germantown
    1893 Germantown
    1893 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Philadelphia and Montgomery County are shown in the late nineteenth century as rail lines transformed rural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and depots from Warminster P.O. to the U.S. Arsenal.

  7. 1894 Map of Quakertown
    1894 Map of Quakertown
    1894 Quakertown
    1894 Print · USGS
    Southeast Pennsylvania at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a flourishing landscape of rail-linked villages and fertile creek valleys. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of named settlements like Trumbauersville, Zion Hill, and Applebachsville.
    9 unique versions available

  8. 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
    1894 Chester
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River corridor near Chester was a hive of rail activity and water-powered industry at the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named mills such as Llewellyn Mills or visit the campus of the Williamson School and the borough of Media.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
    1894 Philadelphia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and Camden are shown at the height of the Victorian era, characterized by dense rail corridors and a bustling maritime waterfront. Genealogists and researchers can trace 19th-century neighborhoods and landmarks like Fort Mifflin, Paschallville, and the Alms House.

  10. 1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
    1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
    1894 Norristown
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southeast Pennsylvania at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Schuylkill River and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through old settlements like Skippack, Lansdale, and the rail junctions of the Perkiomen RR and Stony Creek RR.

  11. 1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
    1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
    1894 Germantown
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern Philadelphia suburbs and rural Montgomery County are captured here just as the railroad was transforming local life. Genealogists can trace family names and old property lines across Germantown, Hatboro, and the historic U.S. Arsenal.

  12. 1895 Map of Norristown, 1898 Print
    1895 Map of Norristown, 1898 Print
    1895 Norristown
    1898 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County at the end of the 19th century is a landscape of thriving river towns and bustling rail corridors. Researchers can trace the Victorian-era footprints of Norristown and Lansdale or locate historic landmarks like Valley Forge and Perkiomen Bridge.
    11 unique versions available

  13. 1896 Map of Germantown
    1896 Map of Germantown
    1896 Germantown
    1896 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Philadelphia and lower Bucks County are shown in the late nineteenth century as rail lines transformed rural villages into bustling suburbs. Trace early transport routes along Street Road or locate family landmarks near Hatboro, Ambler, and the U. S. Arsenal.

  14. 1896 Map of Philadelphia
    1896 Map of Philadelphia
    1896 Philadelphia
    1896 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and its South Jersey neighbors appear at a peak of late-nineteenth-century industrial and maritime expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Woodbury and Gloucester, or locate landmarks like Fort Mifflin and the U.S. Navy Yard along the riverfront.

  15. 1896 Map of Norristown
    1896 Map of Norristown
    1896 Norristown
    1896 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County in the mid-1890s reveals a landscape of growing railroad towns and historic creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Waterloo Mills, the historic Perkiomen Bridge, and across the townships from Lansdale to Norristown.

  16. 1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Map of Chester
    1896 Chester
    1896 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor along the Delaware River thrives at the close of the nineteenth century as railroads and mills reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and institutions like the Williamson School, Sharon Academy, and Sycamore Mills.

  17. 1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Map of Chester
    1898 Chester
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River shoreline at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of industrial riverfronts and emerging mill towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements and institutions like Village Green, Booth Corner, and the Williamson School.
    10 unique versions available

  18. 1898 Map of Philadelphia
    1898 Map of Philadelphia
    1898 Philadelphia
    1898 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and Camden emerge as a Victorian-era industrial powerhouse at the turn of the century, knit together by ferry and rail. Researchers can trace ancestral roots in vanished neighborhoods like Paschallville or locate landmarks like the Alms House and Fort Mifflin.
    9 unique versions available

  19. 1899 Map of Germantown
    1899 Map of Germantown
    1899 Germantown
    1899 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and its northern townships are documented in the late nineteenth century as the suburban rail network expanded. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic settlements like Hatboro, Ambler, and the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill.
    9 unique versions available

  20. 1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Map of Camden
    1901 Camden
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1902 Map of Boyertown
    1902 Map of Boyertown
    1902 Boyertown
    1902 Print · USGS
    Southeast Pennsylvania at the dawn of the century reveals an intricate landscape of iron-era settlements and early rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Boyertown, locate rural landmarks like Landis Store, or follow the path of the Schuylkill Canal.
    9 unique versions available

  22. 1906 Map of Phoenixville
    1906 Map of Phoenixville
    1906 Phoenixville
    1906 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor along the Schuylkill River thrives in the early 1900s as rail networks expand through Chester and Montgomery counties. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Seven Stars, Limerick, and the Paoli Monument.
    8 unique versions available

  23. 1920 Map of Philadelphia
    1920 Map of Philadelphia
    1920 Philadelphia
    1920 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and its New Jersey neighbors are captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape defined by massive riverfront industry and a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small communities and stations like Blenheim Station, Woodbury Heights, and the grounds of the Alms House.

  24. 1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Map of Norristown
    1942 Norristown
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Pennsylvania at the onset of World War II shows a landscape of busy industrial river towns and expanding rail suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit networks connecting Norristown, Doylestown, and the riverfront at New Hope.

  25. 1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Map of Camden
    1942 Camden
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville.

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