Old Maps of Hometown, Rush Township for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Hometown with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Hometown has changed over the decades.


Hometown, Rush Township maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print
    1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print
    1889 Hazleton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania coal fields are seen at their industrial height in the late 1880s, revealing a landscape defined by anthracite and iron rails. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hazleton, the company town of Eckley, and the rail-heavy corridors of Lansford and Tamaqua.

  2. 1891 Map of Hazleton
    1891 Map of Hazleton
    1891 Hazleton
    1891 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region comes alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by ridges and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hazleton, the gravity-rail heritage at Summit Hill, and the bustling yards of Lansford or Tamaqua.

  3. 1892 Map of Mahanoy
    1892 Map of Mahanoy
    1892 Mahanoy
    1892 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Luzerne counties are captured here at a peak of industrial development during the 1890s coal era. Researchers can trace the massive rail networks serving Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and lost junctions like Silver Brook Junction.

  4. 1893 Map of Hazleton
    1893 Map of Hazleton
    1893 Hazleton
    1893 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of Northeastern Pennsylvania is captured here in the late nineteenth century, during its industrial peak. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks and company patches like Lansford, Summit Hill, and the coal-rich village of Eckley.
    8 unique versions available

  5. 1893 Map of Mahanoy, 1898 Print
    1893 Map of Mahanoy, 1898 Print
    1893 Mahanoy
    1898 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill and Luzerne counties are shown at the height of the coal era, revealing a landscape etched by mining and rail commerce. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the specific neighborhoods of Shenandoah, Mahanoy City, and the railway junctions at Tamanend and Delano.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
    1944 Newark
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor from Philadelphia to New York was in a period of massive transition during the mid-forties. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Lehigh Valley RR, locate military installations like Picatinny Arsenal, and explore the early sprawl near Levittown.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Tamaqua, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Tamaqua, 1964 Print
    1947 Tamaqua
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Panther Valley coal region is captured here at a mid-century peak of industrial activity. Researchers can trace the extensive rail networks at Arlington Yards or locate local landmarks like Odd Fellows Cem and Owl Creek Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Map of Newark
    1949 Newark
    1949 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor between Philadelphia and New York comes alive in this post-war survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the massive rail networks of the Reading Railroad and locate major installations like Fort Dix or Picatinny Arsenal.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Delano
    1949 Map of Delano
    1949 Delano
    1949 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County at the peak of its rail-and-coal era shows a landscape defined by steep ridges and vital transit junctions. Genealogists can trace family roots through St Nicholas Cem, rural schoolhouses like Lakeside Sch, and coal settlements such as Grier City and Park Crest.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1950 Map of Tamaqua
    1950 Map of Tamaqua
    1950 Tamaqua
    1950 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of Schuylkill and Carbon counties comes into sharp focus during the mid-century peak of industrial activity. Trace the dense rail networks of the Reading Co through Tamaqua and locate ancestral landmarks like the Odd Fellows Cem or Owl Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 1954 Map of Delano, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Delano, 1956 Print
    1954 Delano
    1956 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County at the height of its rail-and-mine era reveals an intricate landscape of industrial junctions and valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of community life at the St Peters Ch, Primrose Mine, and the Lakeside Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1955 Map of Mahanoy, 1960 Print
    1955 Map of Mahanoy, 1960 Print
    1955 Mahanoy
    1960 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coalfields of Schuylkill County are shown in full industrial operation during the mid-1950s. Researchers can locate specific colliery sites and landmarks like Harwood, the Mahanoy Tunnel, and the lone Peddlars Grave.

  14. 1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Map of Newark
    1956 Newark
    1956 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is captured here at the dawn of the highway era, tracing the dense corridors between Newark and Philadelphia. Genealogists and local historians can map the rail networks of the Reading RR or locate mid-century military life at Fort Dix Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Map of Newark
    1957 Newark
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial and military heart of the Mid-Atlantic is mapped during its post-war suburban boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail corridors of the Reading Railroad and locate key landmarks from Princeton University to Fort Hancock.

  17. 1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Map of Newark
    1960 Newark
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Mid-Atlantic is shown at mid-century, stretching from the dense urban centers of Newark and Philadelphia to the Blue Mountain ridges. Researchers can trace historic rail lines, coastal defenses at Fort Hancock, and the riverfront growth of Trenton and Easton.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Map of Harrisburg
    1961 Harrisburg
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the Susquehanna water gaps to the fertile Dutch Country. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and find landmarks like Carlisle Barracks or the Anthracite Coal Fields.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Map of Newark
    1964 Newark
    1964 Print · USGS
    Greater New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania appear at the peak of their industrial and rail-centered development in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Pennsylvania RR, identify mid-century landmarks like CAMP KILMER, or follow the Schuylkill River through READING.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1964 Map of Harrisburg
    1964 Map of Harrisburg
    1964 Harrisburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by ridge-and-valley geology and critical Cold War infrastructure. Researchers can trace the massive Indiantown Gap Military Reservation or the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR.

  21. 1976 Map of Tamaqua, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Tamaqua, 1979 Print
    1976 Tamaqua
    1979 Print · USGS
    The anthracite coal region of Schuylkill and Carbon Counties comes into focus during the 1970s. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint between Tamaqua and Summit Hill, and locate features like the Still Creek Reservoir.

  22. 1976 Map of Delano, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Delano, 1979 Print
    1976 Delano
    1979 Print · USGS
    Schuylkill County's coal country is shown in detail during the mid-1970s, revealing the intersection of mountain ridges and industrial towns. Local historians can trace the footprints of Delano, Tuscarora, and Mary D against the backdrop of Broad Mountain.

  23. 1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print
    1984 Allentown
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Lehigh Valley and southern Poconos are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and academic life converge along the river corridor. Trace the rail-and-water networks connecting Jim Thorpe and Bethlehem, or explore landmarks like Lehigh University and the Delaware Water Gap.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1984 Map of Sunbury, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Sunbury, 1985 Print
    1984 Sunbury
    1985 Print · USGS
    Pennsylvania coal country and the Susquehanna valley appear here in the early eighties, showcasing a landscape defined by industrial ridges and river towns. Genealogists and historians can trace rail corridors like Conrail and explore mountain settlements from Mahanoy City to Elizabethville.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1995 Map of Tamaqua, 1996 Print
    1995 Map of Tamaqua, 1996 Print
    1995 Tamaqua
    1996 Print · USGS
    The Anthracite coal region's industrial and residential landscape comes into focus during the mid-1990s. Researchers can trace local genealogy and rail history through Arlington Yards, Skyview Memorial Park, and the borough of Tamaqua.

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