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1940s Maps of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania

Explore 4 historic maps of Tamaqua 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 Tamaqua'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 Tamaqua's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Tamaqua, PA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 1948 Map of Nesquehoning, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Nesquehoning, 1958 Print
    1948 Nesquehoning
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Carbon County reveals a landscape shaped by anthracite mining and valley farming just after the war. Local historians can trace the rail networks at Nesquehoning Junction or locate vanished rural landmarks like Hoppers Mill and East Penn Airport.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 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
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