1940s Maps of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Explore 12 historic maps of Northumberland County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Northumberland County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Northumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Northumberland County, PA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Millersburg
    1943 Map of Millersburg
    1943 Millersburg
    1943 Print · USGS
    Dauphin and Northumberland counties appear here during the mid-1940s, defined by the river-and-rail economy along the Susquehanna River. Researchers can trace the heritage of small valley towns through landmarks like St Johns Church, Morning Glory School, and the Limestone Quarries.

  2. 1943 Map of Lykens
    1943 Map of Lykens
    1943 Lykens
    1943 Print · USGS
    Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown in the 1940s as a high-density corridor of anthracite coal production and valley farming. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the Reading rail lines connecting Williamstown to an Abandoned Colliery and rural landmarks like Himmels Ch.

  3. 1943 Map of Shamokin
    1943 Map of Shamokin
    1943 Shamokin
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northumberland and Montour Counties were hubs of industry and river trade in the 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era landmarks like Wolverton Station and coal-country staples such as the Trevorton Colliery and Zion Church.

  4. 1943 Map of Sunbury
    1943 Map of Sunbury
    1943 Sunbury
    1943 Print · USGS
    During the mid-1940s, the Susquehanna River valley functioned as a vital corridor for both higher education and heavy industry. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Ulrich School and landmarks such as Hummels Wharf or the Isle of Que.

  5. 1947 Map of Elizabethville
    1947 Map of Elizabethville
    1947 Elizabethville
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Dauphin County unfolds across the Lykens Valley in this mid-century survey of rural townships and mountain ridges. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Maple Grove Cem, Straw Church & Cem, and the Pennsylvania RR corridor.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1947 Map of Millersburg
    1947 Map of Millersburg
    1947 Millersburg
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River valley and the ridges of Central Pennsylvania are captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace family sites like Killinger School, navigate the Millersburg Ferry, and locate old river crossings such as Montgomery Ferry.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Klingerstown
    1947 Map of Klingerstown
    1947 Klingerstown
    1947 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Northumberland and Schuylkill counties are captured here just after the war. Genealogists can trace family names through landmarks like St Peters-Himmels Church, the Kissingers School, and the village of Rough and Ready.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Mt. Carmel
    1947 Map of Mt. Carmel
    1947 Mt. Carmel
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coal region is shown here at its post-war industrial peak, bounded by the ridges of Big Mountain and Locust Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks and compact neighborhoods of Mount Carmel, Kulpmont, and Locust Summit.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Pillow
    1947 Map of Pillow
    1947 Pillow
    1947 Print · USGS
    The river and ridge country of Dauphin and Northumberland Counties comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Withers School, St Pauls Church, and the riverfront at Port Trevorton.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1947 Map of Valley View
    1947 Map of Valley View
    1947 Valley View
    1947 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County communities are captured here in the late 1940s, nestled in the long valleys between the steep ridges of the Appalachians. Family historians can locate family landmarks such as Hepler, the Pitman School, and St Pauls Union Church.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1947 Map of Dalmatia
    1947 Map of Dalmatia
    1947 Dalmatia
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River corridor in the late 1940s serves as a vital artery for the Pennsylvania Railroad and the historic Susquehanna Trail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Aline School, Bot Schafts Church, and the riverfront village of Dalmatia.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1947 Map of Tremont
    1947 Map of Tremont
    1947 Tremont
    1947 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County is shown here in the late 1940s, where rail lines and mountain ridges dictate the flow of local life. Researchers can trace the Reading railroad corridor through Tremont or locate rural landmarks like Salem Ch and Beury Lake.
    2 unique versions available

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