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1950s Maps of Perry County, Pennsylvania

Explore 20 historic maps of Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Perry 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.
  4. 1952 Map of Spruce Hill, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Spruce Hill, 1958 Print
    1952 Spruce Hill
    1958 Print · USGS
    Juniata and Perry counties are shown here in the early fifties, split by the prominent ridgelines of the Appalachian Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Academia, Matamoras School and Church, and the Lower Tuscarora Church and Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Ickesburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Ickesburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Ickesburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the early 1950s, showing a network of rural townships and mountain gaps. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Eshcol Memorial Cemetery, Ickesburg High School, and the dismantled railroad through Greenpark.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1952 Map of Andersonburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Andersonburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Andersonburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Perry County's rural landscape at the dawn of the fifties shows a network of crossroads settlements and ridges. Genealogists can trace family names at Emery Chapel Cemetery or locate old school sites like Bull Run School and Manassa School.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Landisburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Landisburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Landisburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the 1950s, the ridges of Perry and Cumberland counties were marked by a transition from traditional rail transport to a modern road network. Genealogists can trace family names and community hubs through the Trestler Orphan Home, Oak Grove Church, and the dismantled railroad near Loysville.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Duncannon, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Duncannon, 1958 Print
    1952 Duncannon
    1958 Print · USGS
    The river junction at Duncannon flourished in the mid-twentieth century as a center for rail and road travel between the ridges of Perry County. Genealogists can trace family sites at Red Hill Cem and Mahanoy School, or locate landmarks like Amity Hall.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Newport, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Newport, 1958 Print
    1952 Newport
    1958 Print · USGS
    Perry County in the early fifties is captured here at a moment when mountain ridges still defined the local economy and social geography. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Juniata Furnace, the Carson Long Institute at New Bloomfield, and numerous family-named schools.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Newville, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Newville, 1958 Print
    1952 Newville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County’s agricultural and rail corridor is captured here in the early fifties as the modern turnpike begins to bisect traditional township lands. Researchers can locate numerous family-history landmarks, from St Peters Upper Frankford Church to the Bridgewater School.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Wertzville, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Wertzville, 1958 Print
    1952 Wertzville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Perry and Cumberland counties are shown here in the early 1950s, defined by the steep ridges of the Appalachians and the winding Conodoguinet Creek. Researchers can trace the mid-century landscape of Wertzville, find Hustons Mill, or follow the Appalachian Trail over Blue Mountain.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Shermans Dale, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Shermans Dale, 1958 Print
    1952 Shermans Dale
    1958 Print · USGS
    Perry County ridge country is captured here in the early fifties, showing the winding Sherman Creek and the village of Shermans Dale. Trace local history through numerous one-room schoolhouses like Sandy Hollow School and old congregations including Mt Gilead Church.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Loysville, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Loysville, 1959 Print
    1952 Loysville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Perry County and the Juniata border at mid-century are defined by the ridgelines of the Appalachians and the legacy of the timber and rail era. Genealogists can trace family roots at Eshcol Cem or Emory Chapel Cem and locate schools like Manassa Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Newville, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Newville, 1959 Print
    1952 Newville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County communities and traditional farmsteads are documented here in the early fifties, just as the turnpike began to reshape the valley. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Moors Mill, Bethany Ch, and the many rural schoolhouses from Gillespie Sch to Pine Road Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of New Bloomfield, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of New Bloomfield, 1959 Print
    1952 New Bloomfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    Perry County's ridge-and-valley landscape is captured here in the early 1950s, showing a region defined by river commerce and rural mountain life. Genealogists can trace family names through dozens of landmarks like Carson Long Institute, St Davids Ch, and Shermans Dale Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1955 Map of Millerstown, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Millerstown, 1957 Print
    1955 Millerstown
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Juniata River valley and the ridges of Perry, Juniata, and Snyder Counties are captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks including Lauvers Ch, Koons Cem, and the old rail siding at Millerstown Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Harrisburg, 1958 Print
    1956 Harrisburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania state capital and its surrounding mountain gaps are captured here in the mid-1950s as suburban expansion met the Susquehanna's industrial riverfront. Trace the path of the Stony Creek Railroad or locate family roots at Good Hope Mills and the Rutter Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 1959 Map of Mexico, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mexico, 1960 Print
    1959 Mexico
    1960 Print · USGS
    Juniata County life in the late fifties centered on the river corridor and the fertile valleys between rising ridges. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Jericho Mills, Township Sch, and the Cedar Grove Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1959 Map of Reward, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Reward, 1961 Print
    1959 Reward
    1961 Print · USGS
    The ridge-and-valley country of central Pennsylvania is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of tight-knit rural communities. Genealogists can trace family names at Reward Cem, Mitchell Cem, and churches like Messiah Ch.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1959 Map of Millerstown, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Millerstown, 1961 Print
    1959 Millerstown
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Juniata River valley in the late fifties remains a vital corridor for the Pennsylvania railroad and historic canal routes. Genealogists can trace family roots through Donnally Mills, Whiteland Ch, and the Old Ferry Station.
    3 unique versions available
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