1950s Maps of Somerset Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 11 historic maps of Somerset Township 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 Somerset Township'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.
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Start exploring Somerset Township's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Somerset Township, PA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1953 Map of Washington East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Washington East, 1955 Print
    1953 Washington East
    1955 Print · USGS
    The coal and rail landscape of Washington County comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the region as its industrial and suburban identities merged. Genealogists can locate family names at Hill Church or Immaculate Conception Cem, while historians can trace the operations of the Lindley Mine and the Pennsylvania RR.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Hackett, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hackett, 1955 Print
    1953 Hackett
    1955 Print · USGS
    Washington County coal and gas country is captured here in the mid-fifties as the local economy revolved around mining and the rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Bentleyville and find rural landmarks like Munntown Cem and Edwards Chapel.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 1954 Map of Ellsworth, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ellsworth, 1955 Print
    1954 Ellsworth
    1955 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the height of its industrial era reveals a landscape of coal patches, rail spurs, and historic crossroads. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the numerous rural schools and cemeteries, from Old Zollarsville to the St Clements Cem.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Monongahela, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Monongahela, 1955 Print
    1954 Monongahela
    1955 Print · USGS
    Industrial life along the river valley is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the deep integration of coal mining and rail transport. Researchers can locate family landmarks from the Black Diamond Mine to the Mentor School and Ohav Sholom Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

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