Old Maps of Summit Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Summit Township 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 Summit Township has changed over the decades.


Summit 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. 1923 Map of Berlin
    1923 Map of Berlin
    1923 Berlin
    1923 Print · USGS
    Somerset County’s high ridges and deep valleys are documented in the early 1920s as the rail and mining industries shaped the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate numerous family-named landmarks and rural hubs, including Butners Mill, Sand Patch, and the Shipley Brothers Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1929 Map of Berlin
    1929 Map of Berlin
    1929 Berlin
    1929 Print · USGS
    Somerset County is shown here in the late twenties, during the peak of the mountain coal and rail era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural landmarks like Whiteoak Churches, Salco Mines, and the Falls Cut Tunnel along the B&O line.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1944 Map of Berlin
    1944 Map of Berlin
    1944 Berlin
    1944 Print · USGS
    Somerset County was undergoing a major transformation in the 1940s as the Pennsylvania Turnpike and its Allegheny Tunnel modernised the landscape. Researchers can trace rural family roots at sites like Sandy Hollow Sch, Lebanon Ch, and old operations like the Salco Mines.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 1967 Map of Wittenberg, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Wittenberg, 1970 Print
    1967 Wittenberg
    1970 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's high ridges and deep rail cuts are captured in the late sixties as heavy freight lines crossed the Allegheny Front. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like Hays Mill, the vital Sand Patch Tunnel, and old mountain churches like St Johns Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 1968 Map of Meyersdale, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Meyersdale, 1972 Print
    1968 Meyersdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Somerset County coal country and rail corridors are captured here in the late sixties as industry shaped the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Meyersdale, find family names at Highland Cem, or locate historic sites like Berkleys Mill and Shaw Mines.
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1977 Map of Meyersdale, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Meyersdale, 1979 Print
    1977 Meyersdale
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County's valley floor and ridge-top farms are seen in sharp detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the winding Casselman River through settlements like Meyersdale, Salisbury, and Summit Mills.

  19. 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.

  20. 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.

  21. 1977 Map of Wittenburg, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Wittenburg, 1979 Print
    1977 Wittenburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Somerset County agriculture and topography are captured during the late seventies, showing the intricate patterns of contour farming across the ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural layouts of Wittenberg and Philson along the banks of Wills Creek.

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 1981 Map of Cumberland, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Cumberland, 1982 Print
    1981 Cumberland
    1982 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region of Maryland, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia is captured here in the early eighties as a landscape of industrial history and ridgeline geography. Researchers can trace the heritage of the C & O Canal and the B & O RR through mountain gaps and coal towns like Eckhart Mines and Frostburg.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 2023 Map of Rockwood, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rockwood, 2023 Print
    2023 Rockwood
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Casselman River valley and its surrounding Somerset County highlands appear in this modern survey. Genealogists can trace family burial sites at Cramer-King Cem and Mount Union Cem while following the rail history at Rockwood Station.

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