1950s Maps of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Explore 13 historic maps of Northumberland 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 Northumberland 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.
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Start exploring Northumberland County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Northumberland County, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Harrisburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.

  2. 1952 Map of Shamokin, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Shamokin, 1954 Print
    1952 Shamokin
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County in the early 1950s shows a landscape defined by the Susquehanna River and the coal-rich ridges of Big Mountain. Genealogists can locate family names at Pine Hill Cem or trace landmarks like the Slovac Academy and Geisinger Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Hughesville, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Hughesville, 1956 Print
    1953 Hughesville
    1956 Print · USGS
    The rural heart of Lycoming and Columbia Counties is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by small townships and creek-side settlements. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Frenchtown Sch, Hendrickson Ch, and the streets of Washingtonville or Jerseytown.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Millersburg, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Millersburg, 1956 Print
    1953 Millersburg
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's river valleys and mountain ridges are captured here during the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Susquehanna River. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks like the Abandoned Canal, the Oakdale Sta, and numerous country schools including Keiters Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Sunbury, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Sunbury, 1956 Print
    1953 Sunbury
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River Valley in the early fifties shows a bustling corridor of rail, industry, and academia. Genealogists can trace family names at Stoltzfus Cem, explore the grounds of Bucknell University, or locate the historic Joseph Priestley Home.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Milton, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Milton, 1956 Print
    1953 Milton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna Valley thrives during the early fifties, defined by its river-town industries and coal-hauling rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names through country landmarks like Stone Church, Old Furnace, and the U S Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Williamsport
    1954 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding West Branch Susquehanna River and its industrial valley. Local historians can trace the massive Susquehanna Ordnance Depot and the extensive rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

  8. 1954 Map of Tremont, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Tremont, 1956 Print
    1954 Tremont
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by the anthracite valleys and the parallel ridges of the Appalachians. Researchers can trace the READING rail lines through Tremont and Donaldson, or locate family landmarks like Salem Ch and Klingers Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Mount Carmel, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mount Carmel, 1956 Print
    1955 Mount Carmel
    1956 Print · USGS
    Northumberland County's coal-country landscape is meticulously detailed here in the mid-fifties, showing the rail-dependent corridor between Kulpmont and Mount Carmel. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Township Sch, Mount Carmel Cemetery, and the Drive-in Theater at Natalie.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Lykens, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Lykens, 1958 Print
    1955 Lykens
    1958 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal valleys of Dauphin and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the mid-1950s, a time of transition for the region's industrial landscape. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks like Himmels Ch, Kissingers Sch, and the Pitman Post Office.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Pine Grove, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Pine Grove, 1958 Print
    1955 Pine Grove
    1958 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County coal towns and the Blue Mountain ridges are documented here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Klingers Sch and Hauer Ch alongside coal-era infrastructure like Coal Castle.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Catawissa, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Catawissa, 1960 Print
    1955 Catawissa
    1960 Print · USGS
    The coal and river valleys of Columbia and Schuylkill counties are shown here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous sites like Centralia, St Marys Cem, and Parrs Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Harrisburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.
    7 unique versions available

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