Old Maps of Lincoln Township, Pennsylvania for Metal Detecting

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Lincoln Township, PA maps

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  1. 1913 Map of Somerset, 1961 Print
    1913 Map of Somerset, 1961 Print
    1913 Somerset
    1961 Print · USGS
    Somerset County was a rugged crossroads of rail and mountain ridges in the decade before the First World War. Local historians can trace the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Road and find vanished local landmarks like Rectors Mill, the Quemahoning Tunnel, and Sipesville Station.

  2. 1915 Map of Somerset
    1915 Map of Somerset
    1915 Somerset
    1915 Print · USGS
    Somerset and the surrounding Laurel Ridge region are captured here during the peak of the early twentieth-century coal boom. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and industrial landmarks including Husband Mine, Rectors Mill, and the Quemahoning Tunnel.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Somerset
    1944 Map of Somerset
    1944 Somerset
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Laurel Highlands during the early years of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are captured here, showing the transition from old mountain roads to modern highways. Genealogists can trace family names at Rector Mill, Rhoads Field, and dozens of local schools like Knepper Sch.

  4. 1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Map of Pittsburgh
    1953 Pittsburgh
    1953 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania's industrial landscape at the start of the fifties shows the steel and rail corridors between Pittsburgh and Altoona. Trace family roots in river towns like Tarentum or follow the Pennsylvania Turnpike across Laurel Hill.

  5. 1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Map of Pittsburgh
    1954 Pittsburgh
    1954 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early fifties remains a powerhouse of heavy industry and vital transit corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network connecting Pittsburgh, Johnstown, and Altoona via the Pennsylvania RR and the Lincoln Highway.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Map of Pittsburgh
    1958 Pittsburgh
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties shows an industrial heartland defined by the confluence of the Allegheny River and Monongahela River. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find established towns like Butler, Latrobe, and Windber.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Map of Pittsburgh
    1959 Pittsburgh
    1959 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties is captured here at the height of its industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront growth of Pittsburgh, the rail works at Altoona, and the mountain gaps of Laurel Hill.

  8. 1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    1964 Pittsburgh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape of powerful river industries and expanding highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR through industrial hubs like Johnstown, Altoona, and Nanty Glo.

  9. 1967 Map of Ligonier, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Ligonier, 1971 Print
    1967 Ligonier
    1971 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County in the late sixties shows a transition from historical industrial sites to a prominent mountain recreation hub. Researchers can trace family roots at Laughlintown Cemetery or locate landmarks like California Furnace, the Marker School, and a Covered Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1967 Map of Somerset, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Somerset, 1971 Print
    1967 Somerset
    1971 Print · USGS
    Somerset and its surrounding coal-and-rail townships are captured here in the late sixties as the modern turnpike era began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Weller Cem, rural centers such as Listie, and the grounds of the Somerset State Hospital.
    6 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of Bakersville, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Bakersville, 1971 Print
    1967 Bakersville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Somerset County saw significant development in the 1960s as recreation and transit expanded across the ridgeline. Trace the growth of Bakersville and Lavansville alongside the path of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Plateau De Mount Ski Area.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Boswell, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Boswell, 1971 Print
    1967 Boswell
    1971 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s coal country and rural settlements are captured in the late 1960s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and small-town life. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Klines Mill, St Marys Ch, and the many cemeteries near Boswell.
    5 unique versions available

  13. 1977 Map of Boswell, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Boswell, 1979 Print
    1977 Boswell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's rural and town landscapes are captured in the late seventies through high-resolution aerial imagery. Trace the street grids and field patterns around Boswell and Jennerstown or follow the banks of Quemahoning Creek.

  14. 1977 Map of Somerset, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Somerset, 1979 Print
    1977 Somerset
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset and the surrounding Pennsylvania countryside appear in clear aerial detail during the late seventies as major highways began to reshape the region. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Somerset, Sipe Sville, and Geiger against the backdrop of the modern 219 and 70 76 corridors.

  15. 1977 Map of Ligonier, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Ligonier, 1979 Print
    1977 Ligonier
    1979 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County hill country is captured in the late seventies, showing the established communities and mountain developments of the Ligonier Valley. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Laughlintown, the layout of Rector, and the waters of Loyalhanna Creek.

  16. 1977 Map of Bakersville, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Bakersville, 1979 Print
    1977 Bakersville
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County agriculture and highland forests are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace property lines and field patterns around Bakersville, Lavansville, and the waters of Kooser Lake.

  17. 1986 Map of Pittsburgh East
    1986 Map of Pittsburgh East
    1986 Pittsburgh East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by industrial rivers and rising mountain ridges. Trace the dense rail networks of CONRAIL and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR connecting historic centers like Monessen, Jeannette, and Connellsville.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1997 Map of Boswell, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Boswell, 2000 Print
    1997 Boswell
    2000 Print · USGS
    Somerset County coal towns and the ridges of the Laurel Highlands are captured here in the late nineties as the landscape shifted from active extraction to reclamation. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites at SS Peter and Paul Cem, Klines Mill, and the settlement of Jenners Crossroads.

  19. 2010 Map of Ligonier, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ligonier, 2010 Print
    2010 Ligonier
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Laurel Mountain Village, Jenner Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Boswell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Boswell, 2010 Print
    2010 Boswell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Boswell, Jennerstown, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Somerset, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Somerset, 2010 Print
    2010 Somerset
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Somerset, Jenner Township, and other nearby areas

  22. 2010 Map of Bakersville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Bakersville, 2010 Print
    2010 Bakersville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Milford Township, Donegal Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Somerset, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Somerset, 2013 Print
    2013 Somerset
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Somerset, Jenner Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Boswell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Boswell, 2013 Print
    2013 Boswell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Boswell, Jennerstown, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Ligonier, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ligonier, 2013 Print
    2013 Ligonier
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lincoln Township, including Laurel Mountain Village, Jenner Township, and other nearby areas

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