Old Maps of Springfield Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting
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Springfield Township, PA maps
(28)- 1893 Map of Germantown
1893 Germantown1893 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
1894 Norristown1959 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
1894 Germantown1961 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1895 Map of Norristown, 1898 Print
1895 Norristown1898 Print · USGSMontgomery 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 - 1896 Map of Germantown
1896 Germantown1896 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1896 Map of Norristown
1896 Norristown1896 Print · USGSMontgomery 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. - 1899 Map of Germantown
1899 Germantown1899 Print · USGSPhiladelphia 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 - 1942 Map of Norristown
1942 Norristown1942 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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. - 1943 Map of Norristown
1943 Norristown1943 Print · USGSMontgomery 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. - 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
1944 Newark1971 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1949 Map of Newark
1949 Newark1949 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1952 Map of Ambler, 1953 Print
1952 Ambler1953 Print · USGSSuburban Montgomery County was rapidly evolving in the early fifties as estates gave way to new neighborhoods. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks from Ambler to Spring House, including the Rose Valley Cem and the U S Naval Air Station.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Germantown, 1954 Print
1952 Germantown1954 Print · USGSNorthwest 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 - 1952 Map of Norristown, 1954 Print
1952 Norristown1954 Print · USGSMontgomery 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 - 1956 Map of Newark
1956 Newark1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Newark
1957 Newark1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Newark
1960 Newark1960 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Newark
1964 Newark1964 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1966 Map of Norristown, 1968 Print
1966 Norristown1968 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1966 Map of Ambler, 1968 Print
1966 Ambler1968 Print · USGSMid-century Montgomery County is seen here during a period of rapid suburban growth and institutional expansion. Local researchers can trace the development of Ambler and Willow Grove, locating family landmarks like Hillside Cemetery and the Germantown Academy.4 unique versions available - 1967 Map of Germantown, 1969 Print
1967 Germantown1969 Print · USGSPhiladelphia'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 - 1984 Map of Reading, 1986 Print
1984 Reading1986 Print · USGSSoutheastern Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established industrial hubs and rapid suburban expansion. Trace local history through landmarks like Valley Forge National Historical Park, the Willow Grove Naval Air Station, and Kutztown University.2 unique versions available - 1992 Map of Norristown, 1998 Print
1992 Norristown1998 Print · USGSGreater Norristown and the Main Line are seen in the early nineties, showing a dense landscape of prestigious colleges and suburban growth. Researchers can trace historic family plots and institutions from Riverside Cemetery to Bryn Mawr College and the old rail stops at Mogees Sta. - 1997 Map of Germantown, 1998 Print
1997 Germantown1998 Print · USGSNorthwest Philadelphia and its Montgomery County suburbs are shown in the late twentieth century as a dense network of rail-linked neighborhoods. Researchers can trace family history through massive burial grounds like West Laurel Hill Cemetery or locate local landmarks such as Germantown Hospital. - 1999 Map of Ambler, 2001 Print
1999 Ambler2001 Print · USGSThe Montgomery County suburbs near the turn of the millennium show a landscape of high-density growth and institutional development. Trace local history through anchors like Ambler, the Graeme Historical Site, and the Willow Grove Naval Air Station.
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