Old Maps of West Penn Township, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 31 historic maps of West Penn Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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West Penn Township, PA maps
(31)- 1889 Map of Hazleton, 1956 Print
1889 Hazleton1956 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1891 Map of Hazleton
1891 Hazleton1891 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1893 Map of Hazleton
1893 Hazleton1893 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1909 Map of Hamburg, 1957 Print
1909 Hamburg1957 Print · USGSSchuylkill and Berks counties are captured here during the height of the steam era, showing the intricate relationship between the mountain gaps and the rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can trace old postal routes through Wessnersville Stony Run P O, locate the historic Five Locks, and identify family farms near Crystal Cave. - 1911 Map of Hamburg
1911 Hamburg1911 Print · USGSBerks and Schuylkill counties are captured here at a peak of rail-driven rural life just before the Great War. Researchers can trace family roots through specific locales like New Ringgold, Dorset Sta, and the historic Five Locks along the Schuylkill River.5 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Newark, 1971 Print
1944 Newark1971 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1947 Map of Tamaqua, 1964 Print
1947 Tamaqua1964 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1948 Map of Nesquehoning, 1958 Print
1948 Nesquehoning1958 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1949 Map of Newark
1949 Newark1949 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Tamaqua
1950 Tamaqua1950 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1950 Map of Nesquehoning
1950 Nesquehoning1950 Print · USGSCarbon County's anthracite landscape is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as rail and mining towns still hummed with activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Bloomingdale to Mertz Town, including the Our Lady of Mt Carmel Cem and East Penn Airport.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Newark
1956 Newark1956 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1956 Map of New Ringgold, 1957 Print
1956 New Ringgold1957 Print · USGSSchuylkill and Berks counties are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of ridge-top trails and valley railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the West Penn Ch Cem, numerous rural schoolhouses like Dorset Sch, and the quiet borough of New Ringgold.6 unique versions available - 1956 Map of New Tripoli, 1957 Print
1956 New Tripoli1957 Print · USGSLehigh County's agricultural valleys and the ridge lines of BLUE MOUNTAIN are captured here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the Reading railroad through Lynnport and Wanamakers or locate family sites near New Jerusalem Ch and Ontelaunee Park.7 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Hamburg, 1960 Print
1956 Hamburg1960 Print · USGSPennsylvania's ridge-and-valley country comes to life in the mid-fifties, from the Schuylkill River to the Lehigh border. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Blue Mountain or locate family roots near New Bethel Ch and Crystal Cave.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Newark
1957 Newark1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1960 Map of Newark
1960 Newark1960 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1964 Map of Newark
1964 Newark1964 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1976 Map of Tamaqua, 1979 Print
1976 Tamaqua1979 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1976 Map of Nesquehoning, 1979 Print
1976 Nesquehoning1979 Print · USGSCarbon County in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of sharp industrial and agricultural transitions. Genealogists can trace the residential footprints of Jim Thorpe and Lansford or locate rural homesteads near Normal Square. - 1984 Map of Allentown, 1985 Print
1984 Allentown1985 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1992 Map of New Ringgold, 1994 Print
1992 New Ringgold1994 Print · USGSBlue Mountain and the Schuylkill valley dominate this 1990s portrait of rural Pennsylvania conservation and settlement. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Hawk Mountain Sanctuary or locate historic family landmarks like Steigerwalts Sch and Bolich Ch. - 1995 Map of Tamaqua, 1996 Print
1995 Tamaqua1996 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1997 Map of New Ringgold, 1998 Print
1997 New Ringgold1998 Print · USGSThe Blue Mountain ridge and Schuylkill River valley define this rural Pennsylvania landscape in the late nineties. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail past Hawk Mountain Sanctuary or locate family sites like Bolich Ch and Eckville. - 1997 Map of Nesquehoning, 1999 Print
1997 Nesquehoning1999 Print · USGSThe anthracite coal region and the Mahoning Valley meet in this late-century study of Carbon and Schuylkill Counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through Our Lady of Mt Carmel Cem or search for old school sites like Sanden Sch and Ginders Sch.
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