1950s Maps of Palmer Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 5 historic maps of Palmer Township 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 Palmer Township'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.
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Start exploring Palmer Township's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Palmer Township, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

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