Old Maps of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 87 historic maps of Philadelphia. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Philadelphia, PA maps
(87)- 1890 Map of Burlington
1890 Burlington1890 Print · USGSThe Delaware River corridor was a thriving network of canal commerce and rail lines in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landings and early settlements like Dunks Ferry, Hulmeville, and the State Lunatic Asylum near Trenton. - 1891 Map of Philadelphia
1891 Philadelphia1891 Print · USGSPhiladelphia and its New Jersey neighbors are captured in the late Victorian era as rail and river commerce defined the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and vanished river features like Windmill Island, Haddonfield, and the U.S. Navy Yard. - 1893 Map of Germantown
1893 Germantown1893 Print · USGSThe outskirts of Philadelphia and Montgomery County are shown in the late nineteenth century as rail lines transformed rural townships. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and depots from Warminster P.O. to the U.S. Arsenal. - 1893 Map of Burlington
1893 Burlington1893 Print · USGSThe Delaware River valley thrived as a corridor of rail and river commerce in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct transport hubs like Dunks Ferry, explore the grounds of the State Lunatic Asylum, and locate old stops along the Philadelphia and Newtown Railroad.3 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Chester, 1954 Print
1894 Chester1954 Print · USGSThe Delaware River corridor near Chester was a hive of rail activity and water-powered industry at the close of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named mills such as Llewellyn Mills or visit the campus of the Williamson School and the borough of Media.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Philadelphia, 1958 Print
1894 Philadelphia1958 Print · USGSPhiladelphia and Camden are shown at the height of the Victorian era, characterized by dense rail corridors and a bustling maritime waterfront. Genealogists and researchers can trace 19th-century neighborhoods and landmarks like Fort Mifflin, Paschallville, and the Alms House. - 1894 Map of Norristown, 1959 Print
1894 Norristown1959 Print · USGSSoutheast Pennsylvania at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Schuylkill River and a dense network of early railroads. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through old settlements like Skippack, Lansdale, and the rail junctions of the Perkiomen RR and Stony Creek RR. - 1894 Map of Germantown, 1961 Print
1894 Germantown1961 Print · USGSThe northern Philadelphia suburbs and rural Montgomery County are captured here just as the railroad was transforming local life. Genealogists can trace family names and old property lines across Germantown, Hatboro, and the historic U.S. Arsenal. - 1895 Map of Norristown, 1898 Print
1895 Norristown1898 Print · USGSMontgomery County at the end of the 19th century is a landscape of thriving river towns and bustling rail corridors. Researchers can trace the Victorian-era footprints of Norristown and Lansdale or locate historic landmarks like Valley Forge and Perkiomen Bridge.11 unique versions available - 1896 Map of Germantown
1896 Germantown1896 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Philadelphia and lower Bucks County are shown in the late nineteenth century as rail lines transformed rural villages into bustling suburbs. Trace early transport routes along Street Road or locate family landmarks near Hatboro, Ambler, and the U. S. Arsenal. - 1896 Map of Philadelphia
1896 Philadelphia1896 Print · USGSPhiladelphia and its South Jersey neighbors appear at a peak of late-nineteenth-century industrial and maritime expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Woodbury and Gloucester, or locate landmarks like Fort Mifflin and the U.S. Navy Yard along the riverfront. - 1896 Map of Norristown
1896 Norristown1896 Print · USGSMontgomery County in the mid-1890s reveals a landscape of growing railroad towns and historic creek-side settlements. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Waterloo Mills, the historic Perkiomen Bridge, and across the townships from Lansdale to Norristown. - 1896 Map of Chester
1896 Chester1896 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor along the Delaware River thrives at the close of the nineteenth century as railroads and mills reshape the landscape. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and institutions like the Williamson School, Sharon Academy, and Sycamore Mills. - 1898 Map of Chester
1898 Chester1898 Print · USGSThe Delaware River shoreline at the end of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of industrial riverfronts and emerging mill towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements and institutions like Village Green, Booth Corner, and the Williamson School.10 unique versions available - 1898 Map of Philadelphia
1898 Philadelphia1898 Print · USGSPhiladelphia and Camden emerge as a Victorian-era industrial powerhouse at the turn of the century, knit together by ferry and rail. Researchers can trace ancestral roots in vanished neighborhoods like Paschallville or locate landmarks like the Alms House and Fort Mifflin.9 unique versions available - 1899 Map of Germantown
1899 Germantown1899 Print · USGSPhiladelphia and its northern townships are documented in the late nineteenth century as the suburban rail network expanded. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic settlements like Hatboro, Ambler, and the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill.9 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Camden
1901 Camden1901 Print · USGSThe Delaware River valley at the turn of the century shows a bustling corridor of early industrial growth and established mill towns. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Sycamore Mills or locate early settlements like Penns Grove and Village Green.3 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Burlington, 1958 Print
1904 Burlington1958 Print · USGSThe Delaware River corridor thrives during the early twentieth century as a hub of rail, canal, and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through riverside landings like Borton Landing or follow the legacy of institutions such as the George School and the State Lunatic Asylum. - 1906 Map of Burlington
1906 Burlington1906 Print · USGSThe Delaware River corridor was a bustling hub of rail and water transport in the early 1900s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of riverside wharves like Andalusia Wharf and institutional landmarks such as the State Lunatic Asylum.6 unique versions available - 1907 Map of Trenton
1907 Trenton1907 Print · USGSThe Delaware River valley hums with turn-of-the-century industry and transport as river canals and railroads converge between New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the George School, find early post offices like Holland PO, or locate old mill sites such as Blackwells Mills.4 unique versions available - 1920 Map of Philadelphia
1920 Philadelphia1920 Print · USGSPhiladelphia and its New Jersey neighbors are captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape defined by massive riverfront industry and a dense rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous small communities and stations like Blenheim Station, Woodbury Heights, and the grounds of the Alms House. - 1942 Map of Norristown
1942 Norristown1942 Print · USGSSoutheastern Pennsylvania at the onset of World War II shows a landscape of busy industrial river towns and expanding rail suburbs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early transit networks connecting Norristown, Doylestown, and the riverfront at New Hope. - 1942 Map of Camden
1942 Camden1942 Print · USGSThe Philadelphia and Camden metropolitan corridor is captured here at the height of the Second World War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail networks like the Reading R.R. and locate communities from Swedesboro to Merchantville. - 1942 Map of Burlington
1942 Burlington1942 Print · USGSThe Delaware River valley thrived at the start of the 1940s as a hub of heavy rail and river commerce. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites and old transit points like Dunks Ferry, Borton Landing, and Neshaminy Falls. - 1942 Map of Lansdowne
1942 Lansdowne1942 Print · USGSDelaware County townships thrive just before the mid-century, showing a landscape of dense residential growth and institutional landmarks. Genealogists can trace family sites near Holy Cross Cemetery or old rail hubs like Morton Sta and Lansdowne Sta.
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