1940s Maps of Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County

Explore 3 historic maps of Orwigsburg 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 Orwigsburg's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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


Orwigsburg, Schuylkill County maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Pottsville
    1944 Map of Pottsville
    1944 Pottsville
    1944 Print · USGS
    The anthracite region of Pennsylvania shows its industrial density during the 1940s, with coal-dependent settlements lining the mountain valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Reading and Lehigh lines through Pottsville, St Clair, and East Mines.
    10 unique versions available

  2. 1944 Map of Orwigsburg, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Orwigsburg, 1958 Print
    1944 Orwigsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County during the mid-forties reveals a landscape split between coal-valley industry and fertile lowland farming. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Breiner Sch or trace the early postal routes through New Philadelphia Silver Creek P O.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Orwigsburg
    1947 Map of Orwigsburg
    1947 Orwigsburg
    1947 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County in the years following the war shows a landscape shaped by coal-country railroads and river valleys. Researchers can trace the Reading rail lines connecting New Philadelphia Silver Creek P O, Orwigsburg, and local landmarks like Kunkles Dam.
    2 unique versions available

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