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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lower Merion Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 33 historic maps of Lower Merion Township from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Lower Merion Township's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Lower Merion Township's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Lower Merion Township, PA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Map of Lansdowne
    1942 Lansdowne
    1942 Print · USGS
    Delaware County townships thrive just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of dense residential growth and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family sites near Holy Cross Cemetery or old rail hubs like Morton Sta and Lansdowne Sta.
  16. 1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Map of Philadelphia
    1943 Philadelphia
    1943 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia and Camden are shown at their wartime peak, anchored by the industrial activity of the Delaware River waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected neighborhoods and landmarks like the U. S. Navy Yard, Fort Mifflin, and the Alms House.
  19. 1943 Map of Norristown
    1943 Map of Norristown
    1943 Norristown
    1943 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County in the early 1940s is a thriving network of rail-side industrial hubs and established borough centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Norristown and Lansdale or locate landmarks like the Eastern State Penitentiary.
  22. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Map of Lansdowne
    1946 Lansdowne
    1946 Print · USGS
    Delaware County enters the post-war era as a thriving network of rail-connected suburbs and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family plots across Arlington Cemetery or locate old community hubs like Leipers Ch and Swarthmore College.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print
    1946 Wilmington
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Newark
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1953 Print
    1949 Philadelphia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia at the close of the 1940s reveals a bustling industrial powerhouse and deeply rooted residential neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines of the READING RR, locate historic landmarks like Independence Hall, or explore the sprawling US NAVAL RESERVATION and FAIRMOUNT PARK.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Germantown, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Germantown, 1954 Print
    1952 Germantown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northwest Philadelphia and its Montgomery County suburbs are shown here in the early fifties as the region's rail-and-park network reached its peak maturity. Genealogists and local historians can locate neighborhood landmarks like Wayne Junction, Beaver College, and the many historic burial grounds including Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Norristown, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Norristown, 1954 Print
    1952 Norristown
    1954 Print · USGS
    Montgomery County's river towns and Main Line colleges are captured in the early fifties during a period of rapid suburbanization. Trace the development of Villanova College and Bryn Mawr College or locate the old Patco Airport and Barbadoes Island.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Map of Wilmington
    1955 Wilmington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  46. 1956 Map of Newark
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Lansdowne, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lansdowne, 1957 Print
    1956 Lansdowne
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Delaware County was reaching its mid-century peak of suburban rail-and-road density in the 1950s. Researchers can trace historic property lines near Swarthmore College, locate ancestral sites in Holy Cross Cemetery, and follow the busy Pennsylvania Railroad corridor through Lansdowne and Darby.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Map of Wilmington
    1957 Wilmington
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Newark
    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.
  58. 1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Map of Wilmington
    1959 Wilmington
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 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
  67. 1966 Map of Norristown, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Norristown, 1968 Print
    1966 Norristown
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Schuylkill River corridor undergoes massive suburban transformation in the mid-sixties as the turnpike and expressway reshape the valley. Researchers can trace historic institutions and neighborhoods from Plymouth Meeting to Villanova University and Bryn Mawr College.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print
    1966 Wilmington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1967 Map of Germantown, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Germantown, 1969 Print
    1967 Germantown
    1969 Print · USGS
    Philadelphia's northern neighborhoods and the adjacent Montgomery County suburbs are shown in detail during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Germantown, locate burials in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, or follow the rail lines through Chestnut Hill.
    4 unique versions available
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