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1950s Maps of Northampton County, Pennsylvania

Explore 15 historic maps of Northampton County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Northampton County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Northampton County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Northampton County, PA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Easton
    1953 Map of Easton
    1953 Easton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial core of the Delaware and Lehigh forks comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania-New Jersey border. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Lafayette College, the path of the Morris Canal, and local landmarks like Hays Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of Riegelsville
    1953 Map of Riegelsville
    1953 Riegelsville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley straddles the Pennsylvania and New Jersey border in the early fifties, showcasing a landscape of industrial river towns and upland farms. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Durham Furnace to Riegelsville, including St Lukes Church and the Stouts School.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Bangor
    1953 Map of Bangor
    1953 Bangor
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Northampton County is on full display here just after the war, where slate and cement production drive the local economy. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks serving the Old Bangor Slate Quarry, the Alpha Cement Co, and the rural post office at Middaghs PO.
  10. 1953 Map of Stroudsburg
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Belvidere
    1953 Map of Belvidere
    1953 Belvidere
    1953 Print · USGS
    Warren County industry and the Delaware River corridor are captured in detail here during the post-war years. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Belvidere Division and locate landmarks like Oxford Furnace and Hercules Powder Co.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1955 Map of Belvidere, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Belvidere, 1956 Print
    1955 Belvidere
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of busy river towns and climbing mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines through Manunka Chunk and Roxburg Station, or find rural landmarks like Hillside Cem.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1955 Map of Portland, 1957 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1955 Map of Stroudsburg, 1957 Print
    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.
    7 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1956 Map of Riegelsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Riegelsville, 1958 Print
    1956 Riegelsville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Delaware River valley in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of ridge-top farms and industrial remnants near the New Jersey border. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Durham Union Church, Township School, and the site of the Durham Furnace.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Bangor, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Bangor, 1958 Print
    1956 Bangor
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northampton County thrives in the mid-fifties as a center of quarrying and rail transport between the Slate Belt boroughs and the Delaware River. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Evergreen Cem, explore the early footprint of Bangor, and locate rural landmarks like Stone Church.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Easton, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Easton, 1958 Print
    1956 Easton
    1958 Print · USGS
    Easton and Phillipsburg stand as twin industrial hubs at the Delaware and Lehigh confluence in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Lafayette College, search for family sites at Arndts & Messinger Cem, or follow the many rail lines like the Pennsylvania RR.
    7 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1957 Map of Allentown, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Allentown, 1960 Print
    1957 Allentown
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley in the late fifties was a powerhouse of rail and industry centered on the river's winding path. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the State Hospital, early schools like Moravian College, and rural markers like Christ Springs Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Alburtis, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Alburtis, 1960 Print
    1957 Alburtis
    1960 Print · USGS
    Lehigh County thrives at mid-century as a hub of heavy industry and suburban expansion along the winding Lehigh River. Trace the rail lines of the Ironton RR, find the early grounds of Dorney Park, or locate family sites near Laurys Station.
    3 unique versions available
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