Old Maps of Black Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

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Black Township, PA maps

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  1. 1921 Map of Meyersdale
    1921 Map of Meyersdale
    1921 Meyersdale
    1921 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's industrial and mountain landscape comes to life in the early 1920s as coal mining and railroads dominate the Casselman River valley. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local sites like Sanners Church, Shaw Mines, and the Ganguey School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1939 Map of Meyersdale, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of Meyersdale, 1955 Print
    1939 Meyersdale
    1955 Print · USGS
    Somerset County is captured here in the late 1930s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Casselman River and its coal-bearing valleys. Local historians can trace the reach of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad past dozens of rural landmarks like Comptons Mill and Mt Davis.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Meyersdale, 1945 Print
    1944 Map of Meyersdale, 1945 Print
    1944 Meyersdale
    1945 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s rugged coal and timber country is frozen in time during the mid-1940s, showing a landscape defined by the Casselman River and its busy rail lines. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural landmarks like Plank Road Sch, Mt Zion Ch, and the Beachley Mine.

  4. 1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Map of Cumberland
    1948 Cumberland
    1948 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Appalachia and the Shenandoah Valley are shown in detail, documenting the industrial and transportation hubs of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Double Tollgate and Bunker Hill or along the Baltimore & Ohio RR.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Map of Cumberland
    1952 Cumberland
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Potomac Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley are revealed in this early 1950s survey of the Appalachian interior. Researchers can trace the river-and-rail corridors connecting Cumberland, Winchester, and the recreational waters of Deep Creek Lake.

  6. 1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Map of Cumberland, 1966 Print
    1956 Cumberland
    1966 Print · USGS
    The tri-state Highlands in the mid-1950s show a landscape shaped by coal, timber, and the massive presence of the Baltimore & Ohio RR. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor from Cumberland through the Allegheny Mountains to mountain retreats like Deep Creek Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Map of Cumberland
    1957 Cumberland
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Potomac River valley and the ridges of the Allegheny Front define this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Trace the steam-era rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio RR or locate rural landmarks like St Stephens Church and Stony River Dam.

  8. 1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Map of Cumberland
    1961 Cumberland
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania are shown in the mid-twentieth century as a complex landscape of ridges and river valleys. Researchers can trace the winding Potomac River and find old rail-and-river towns like Cumberland, Keyser, and Morgantown.

  9. 1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Map of Cumberland
    1962 Cumberland
    1962 Print · USGS
    The central Appalachians meet at the height of the mid-century industrial era, showing the rugged topography between Morgantown and Winchester. Genealogists can trace family lands near Fort Necessity or along the vital Baltimore & Ohio RR corridors.

  10. 1968 Map of Rockwood, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Rockwood, 1971 Print
    1968 Rockwood
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Casselman River valley in the late sixties is defined by its dual identity as a rail corridor and a coal-mining district. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Middle Creek Cem and Mt Union Ch or trace the busy rail lines through Rockwood.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Murdock, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Murdock, 1972 Print
    1968 Murdock
    1972 Print · USGS
    Somerset County is shown in the late 1960s as a landscape of intensive coal mining and quiet rural hamlets. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail lines of the Baltimore and Ohio and find local landmarks like St Johns Cem and the Stober school.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Markleton, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Markleton, 1972 Print
    1968 Markleton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's high country is captured in the late sixties, showing the rail-and-river corridor through the mountains. Researchers can trace the Pinkerton Tunnel, locate rural landmarks like Gem Mt Zion Ch, or find industrial footprints at the Strip Mines.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1977 Map of Murdock, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Murdock, 1979 Print
    1977 Murdock
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County in the late seventies is captured in this orthophoto study, showcasing the rural landscape and mining activity of the era. Researchers can trace land use patterns around Somerset and the smaller hamlets of Beachdale and Murdock.

  14. 1977 Map of Rockwood, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Rockwood, 1979 Print
    1977 Rockwood
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County agriculture and riverfront life are captured here in the late seventies as the region maintained its traditional rural character. Trace the development of Rockwood and New Centerville or locate family property near Trent and Chippewa Lake.

  15. 1977 Map of Markleton, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Markleton, 1979 Print
    1977 Markleton
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's rural landscape is captured from the air in the late seventies, showing the intricate balance of forest and farmland. Researchers can trace the banks of the Casselman River or locate property boundaries near Deer Valley Lake and Roberts Lake.

  16. 1979 Map of Morgantown, 1983 Print
    1979 Map of Morgantown, 1983 Print
    1979 Morgantown
    1983 Print · USGS
    The northern Appalachian borderlands are captured here in the late seventies, showing the tri-state area of West Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mason and Dixon Line through mountain settlements like Markleysburg and across the Youghiogheny River Lake.

  17. 2010 Map of Markleton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Markleton, 2010 Print
    2010 Markleton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Elk Lick Township, Upper Turkeyfoot Township, and other nearby areas

  18. 2010 Map of Rockwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rockwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Rockwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Rockwood, New Centerville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Murdock, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Murdock, 2010 Print
    2010 Murdock
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Somerset, Milford, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Rockwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rockwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Rockwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Rockwood, New Centerville, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Murdock, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Murdock, 2013 Print
    2013 Murdock
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Somerset, Milford, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Markleton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Markleton, 2013 Print
    2013 Markleton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Elk Lick Township, Upper Turkeyfoot Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2016 Map of Markleton, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Markleton, 2016 Print
    2016 Markleton
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Elk Lick Township, Upper Turkeyfoot Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Murdock, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Murdock, 2016 Print
    2016 Murdock
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Somerset, Milford, and other nearby areas

  25. 2016 Map of Rockwood, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Rockwood, 2016 Print
    2016 Rockwood
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Township, including Rockwood, New Centerville, and other nearby areas

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