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1950s Maps of Union County, Pennsylvania

Explore 8 historic maps of Union County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Union County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Union County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Union County, PA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Harrisburg, 1952 Print
    1950 Harrisburg
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes alive through its dense rail networks and river valley settlements during the post-war industrial era. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through hubs like Harrisburg, locate Carlisle Barracks, or follow the Pennsylvania RR through the Lebanon Valley.
  4. 1953 Map of Mifflinburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mifflinburg, 1955 Print
    1953 Mifflinburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the Union and Snyder county border reveals a landscape of ridge-top forests and valley towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Long Cem or Salem Ch and explore settlements like Mifflinburg and Middleburg.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1953 Map of Sunbury, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Sunbury, 1956 Print
    1953 Sunbury
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna River Valley in the early fifties shows a bustling corridor of rail, industry, and academia. Genealogists can trace family names at Stoltzfus Cem, explore the grounds of Bucknell University, or locate the historic Joseph Priestley Home.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Williamsport, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Williamsport, 1956 Print
    1953 Williamsport
    1956 Print · USGS
    The West Branch Susquehanna River corridor is shown in the early 1950s as a hub of rail and river industry. Genealogists can locate family landmarks from Nippono Park to Elimsport, alongside remote features like the Rauchtown Fire Tower.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Milton, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Milton, 1956 Print
    1953 Milton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Susquehanna Valley thrives during the early fifties, defined by its river-town industries and coal-hauling rail lines. Genealogists can trace family names through country landmarks like Stone Church, Old Furnace, and the U S Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Map of Williamsport
    1954 Williamsport
    1954 Print · USGS
    North-central Pennsylvania in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding West Branch Susquehanna River and its industrial valley. Local historians can trace the massive Susquehanna Ordnance Depot and the extensive rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.
  19. 1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Map of Harrisburg
    1957 Harrisburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Central Pennsylvania comes into focus as a bustling network of rail, river, and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of the State Capitol and surrounding hubs like Middletown, Columbia, and Pottsville.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Millheim, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Millheim, 1959 Print
    1957 Millheim
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pennsylvania Ridge-and-Valley landscape comes to life in the late 1950s, showing the intersection of rural agriculture and state forestry. Researchers can trace historic church sites like St Peters Ch or find recreation spots at Poe Valley State Park and Camp Hironimus.
    3 unique versions available
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