Old Maps of Independence Township, Pennsylvania for Academic Research

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


Independence Township, PA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Wheeling
    1902 Map of Wheeling
    1902 Wheeling
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley at the start of the 1900s was a powerhouse of rail and river industry across West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Genealogists can trace family roots in early industrial hubs like Martins Ferry, locate historic landmarks like the S Bridge, or find riverfront settlements such as Beach Bottom and Yorkville.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1904 Map of Steubenville
    1904 Map of Steubenville
    1904 Steubenville
    1904 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River Valley comes to life in this early 1900s survey of the tri-state border region. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Steubenville, the rail junctions at Mingo Junction, and river crossings like Middle Ferry.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1904 Map of Burgettstown, 1958 Print
    1904 Map of Burgettstown, 1958 Print
    1904 Burgettstown
    1958 Print · USGS
    Washington County and its neighbors are documented at the turn of the century as the coal and rail industries began reshaping the landscape. Researchers can trace early family sites and infrastructure from Pattersons Mill to the Francis Mine and the North Star Tyre P O.

  4. 1906 Map of Burgettstown
    1906 Map of Burgettstown
    1906 Burgettstown
    1906 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania’s coal and rail landscape comes into focus at the dawn of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks and industrial sites like Francis Mine, Pattersons Mill, and the North Star Tyre P O.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1907 Map of Claysville
    1907 Map of Claysville
    1907 Claysville
    1907 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the first decade of the 1900s shows a dense network of hill-country townships connected by the Baltimore and Ohio RR. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous named schoolhouses and local post offices like Crothers PO and Vienna Coon Island PO.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1935 Map of Wheeling, 1957 Print
    1935 Map of Wheeling, 1957 Print
    1935 Wheeling
    1957 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the mid-thirties, showing the complex rail and river networks of the tri-state area. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural schools like Wells Sch and local landmarks such as Oglebay Park or the Mt Union Ch.

  7. 1935 Map of Steubenville, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Steubenville, 1958 Print
    1935 Steubenville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of the Ohio River valley comes to life in this mid-century survey of the Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania borders. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Weirton, Steubenville, and smaller stops like Zalia and Reeds Mills.

  8. 1942 Map of Wheeling
    1942 Map of Wheeling
    1942 Wheeling
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Northern Panhandle and Ohio Valley are shown at their industrial peak during the mid-forties, spanning three states. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail networks and rural school districts like Hammond Sch, plus regional landmarks such as Oglebay Park and the Teachers College at West Liberty.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1942 Map of Steubenville
    1942 Map of Steubenville
    1942 Steubenville
    1942 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of the upper Ohio River comes to life here during the early 1940s. Genealogists can trace family roots through the streets of Steubenville and Weirton, or locate rural landmarks like Jefferson Sch and New Alexandria Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Map of Canton
    1951 Canton
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania reached its mid-century peak during this era of heavy rail and river transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of steel towns like Aliquippa and Weirton alongside the Ohio River and major lines of the Pennsylvania RR.

  11. 1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Map of Canton
    1953 Canton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Ohio and Pennsylvania is captured at its mid-century peak in this detailed regional survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast rail networks of the Pennsylvania RR and find local landmarks like Nimisila Reservoir and Tappan Reservoir.

  12. 1954 Map of Avella, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Avella, 1955 Print
    1954 Avella
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Washington County during the mid-fifties shows a landscape shaped by coal mining and established rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Pattersons Mill, St Johns Ch, and schools like Cedar Grove Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Map of Canton, 1971 Print
    1957 Canton
    1971 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Ohio River Valley. Trace the heritage of rail and river commerce through Pittsburgh, the massive steel towns along the Ohio River, and major junctions on the Pennsylvania RR.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1958 Map of Steubenville East, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Steubenville East, 1959 Print
    1958 Steubenville East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Steubenville and the Ohio River valley are shown in detail during the late fifties as industrial growth climbed the surrounding bluffs. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the College of Steubenville, Mingo Cem, and the rail lines through Colliers.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Bethany, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Bethany, 1961 Print
    1959 Bethany
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the late fifties, the northern panhandle of West Virginia remained a landscape of steep ridges, coal mines, and historic college towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like the Alexander Campbell Mansion, Morgan Cem, and Stone Chapel Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Map of Canton
    1962 Canton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The industrial heartland of Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania thrives in the early sixties as steel mills and rail lines dominate the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like McKinley National Memorial, Malone College, and industrial sites such as Republic Steel Corp.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1964 Map of West Middletown, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of West Middletown, 1966 Print
    1964 West Middletown
    1966 Print · USGS
    Washington County during the mid-1960s shows a landscape of deep valleys and hilltop hamlets as the region’s energy infrastructure expanded. Researchers can find numerous family-named landmarks and old rural congregations, including the Mt Hope Ch, Hupp Cem, and a historic Covered Bridge on Buffalo Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of Steubenville East, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Steubenville East, 1970 Print
    1968 Steubenville East
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley was a bustling hub of industry and transit in the late sixties, where West Virginia and Ohio river towns met. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like St Johns Cem, the Lower Buffalo Ch, and Mingo Junction.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Map of Pittsburgh West
    1986 Pittsburgh West
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's coal and rail corridors are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and aviation expanded. Trace the legacy of extraction at Nelms Mine No 1, locate Short Creek PO, or follow the Chessie System tracks along the Ohio River.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1997 Map of Steubenville East, 1999 Print
    1997 Map of Steubenville East, 1999 Print
    1997 Steubenville East
    1999 Print · USGS
    The industrial Ohio River valley is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the dense riverside settlements of Steubenville and Follansbee. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through numerous hillside burial grounds like Oak Grove Cem and Cross Creek Cem.

  21. 1997 Map of Bethany, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Bethany, 2000 Print
    1997 Bethany
    2000 Print · USGS
    The West Virginia panhandle near the Pennsylvania line is home to storied campuses and deep-seated rural traditions. Researchers can find prominent landmarks like Bethany College, the historic Alexander Campbell Mansion, and the Lower Buffalo Cem.

  22. 2010 Map of Steubenville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Steubenville East, 2010 Print
    2010 Steubenville East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Township, including Weirton, Steubenville, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Steubenville East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Steubenville East, 2013 Print
    2013 Steubenville East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Township, including Weirton, Steubenville, and other nearby areas

  24. 2016 Map of Steubenville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Steubenville East, 2016 Print
    2016 Steubenville East
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Township, including Weirton, Steubenville, and other nearby areas

  25. 2019 Map of Steubenville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Steubenville East, 2019 Print
    2019 Steubenville East
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Independence Township, including Weirton, Steubenville, and other nearby areas

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