Old Maps of Preston Township, Pennsylvania for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Preston Township. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Preston Township, PA maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Starrucca
    1924 Map of Starrucca
    1924 Starrucca
    1924 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail economy of the Delaware valley is captured here in the mid-1920s during a period of industrial activity. Researchers can trace the junctions of the Erie RR and locate local landmarks like Cadosia Factories and Stockport Sta.

  2. 1926 Map of Starrucca
    1926 Map of Starrucca
    1926 Starrucca
    1926 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor at the New York and Pennsylvania border comes alive in the mid-1920s, showing the vital confluence at Hancock. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Erie R R, identifying old transit points like Stockport Sta and Sands Switch.

  3. 1930 Map of Starrucca
    1930 Map of Starrucca
    1930 Starrucca
    1930 Print · USGS
    Upper Wayne County was a major transportation and recreation hub in the 1930s, defined by the Delaware River rail corridors and numerous upland lakes. Genealogists can trace family roots through localized sites like the South Preston Grange Hall and schools like Fairmont Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1933 Map of Starrucca
    1933 Map of Starrucca
    1933 Starrucca
    1933 Print · USGS
    Upper Wayne County was a landscape of rail-connected dairy farms and summer camps in the years between the wars. Genealogists can locate family-named rural schools and depots from Stephens Switch and Stockport Sta to Hines Corners.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Honesdale
    1943 Map of Honesdale
    1943 Honesdale
    1943 Print · USGS
    The northern Poconos and the Upper Delaware River valley appear here during the early war years, showing a network of mountain hamlets and riverfront rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous remote institutions like Kingsbury Hill Church, Peakville P O, and the Hiawatha School.

  6. 1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Scranton, 1952 Print
    1950 Scranton
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northeast Pennsylvania and the Hudson Valley come alive in this survey of the tri-state region. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense rail networks of the Erie RR and DL&W RR between industrial hubs like Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

  7. 1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Map of Scranton
    1953 Scranton
    1953 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the Catskills are shown in great detail during the early fifties, a time when rail lines and river valleys dictated the region's growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial hearts of Scranton and Wilkes-Barre or locate remote landmarks like High Point and Lake Wallenpaupack.

  8. 1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Map of Scranton
    1959 Scranton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The northern coalfields and the Hudson Valley meet in this mid-century survey of the Pennsylvania and New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Erie Railroad and the vast waters of Lake Wallenpaupack.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Map of Scranton, 1977 Print
    1962 Scranton
    1977 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of eastern Pennsylvania and the New York Catskills are captured here in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the dense valley settlements from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre and the rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Map of Scranton
    1965 Scranton
    1965 Print · USGS
    The tri-state highlands of Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey come alive in the mid-sixties as industry and recreation converge. Trace the intricate rail lines of the Erie Lackawanna RR or locate landmarks like the U S Military Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1965 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Hancock, 1967 Print
    1965 Hancock
    1967 Print · USGS
    The convergence of the Delaware River branches defines this border region in the mid-1960s, where rail and water transport shaped local growth. Researchers can trace family roots at Kingsbury Hill Cem or explore the industrial footprint of Cadosia and the Erie-Lackawanna Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Lake Como, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Lake Como, 1970 Print
    1968 Lake Como
    1970 Print · USGS
    Wayne County and the New York borderlands appear here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of upland lakes and small dairy-era crossroads. Researchers can trace the Erie Lackawanna line, find St Julianas Ch, and locate family names near Dillontown or Rudes Corner.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1968 Map of Starrucca, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Starrucca, 1971 Print
    1968 Starrucca
    1971 Print · USGS
    Starrucca and the surrounding Wayne County highlands are captured here in the late sixties as a busy crossroads of rail and ridge-top farming. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through Scott Center, Shehawken, and St Pauls Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1968 Map of Orson, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Orson, 1971 Print
    1968 Orson
    1971 Print · USGS
    Upper Wayne County and Susquehanna County are shown here in the late sixties, a landscape of glacial lakes and mountain summits. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks near Orson Cemetery, the Township School at Lakewood, and the winding Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1986 Map of Honesdale
    1986 Map of Honesdale
    1986 Honesdale
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Pennsylvania and the New York borderlands appear here in the mid-1980s, during a period of transition for the region's industrial river valleys. Genealogists can trace family connections across the Moosic Mountains between the coal towns of Carbondale and the canal-era heritage of Honesdale.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1992 Map of Lake Como, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Lake Como, 1995 Print
    1992 Lake Como
    1995 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's lake country is captured here in the early 1990s, showing a landscape of seasonal camps and rural crossroads. Researchers can locate St Julianas Cem at Church Hill or trace the Old Railroad Grade near Dillontown.

  17. 1992 Map of Orson, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Orson, 1995 Print
    1992 Orson
    1995 Print · USGS
    High in the lake country of Wayne County in the early nineties, this survey captures the headwaters of the Lackawanna. Genealogists can find family landmarks like Orson Cem, Hines Corners, and Orson Ch along the winding mountain roads.

  18. 1992 Map of Hancock, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Hancock, 1995 Print
    1992 Hancock
    1995 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Delaware River branches at the New York and Pennsylvania border highlights a landscape of river-town industry and highland lakes. Researchers can trace the rail lines through Hancock, locate family sites at Kingsbury Hill Cem, and explore the rural character of Starlight.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 2010 Map of Hancock, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hancock, 2010 Print
    2010 Hancock
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Preston Township, including Hancock, Sanford, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Hancock, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hancock, 2013 Print
    2013 Hancock
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Preston Township, including Hancock, Sanford, and other nearby areas

  21. 2016 Map of Hancock, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Hancock, 2016 Print
    2016 Hancock
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Preston Township, including Hancock, Sanford, and other nearby areas

  22. 2019 Map of Hancock, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Hancock, 2019 Print
    2019 Hancock
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Preston Township, including Hancock, Sanford, and other nearby areas

  23. 2023 Map of Starrucca, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Starrucca, 2023 Print
    2023 Starrucca
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wayne County's high ridges and creek valleys appear in recent detail, showing the rural character of the Pennsylvania-New York borderlands. Genealogists and historians can locate remote family burial sites like Shehawken Cem Number 02 or trace the path of the former D&H Rail-Trl.

  24. 2023 Map of Hancock, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Hancock, 2023 Print
    2023 Hancock
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Upper Delaware River valley thrives as a borderland between New York and Pennsylvania, centered on the historic river town of Hancock. Genealogists and researchers can trace the old O & W Railroad corridor and explore family history at Ball's Eddy Cemetery or Stockport.

  25. 2023 Map of Lake Como, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lake Como, 2023 Print
    2023 Lake Como
    2023 Print · USGS
    Wayne County’s high plateau is shown here at the turn of the millennium, where the O & W Rail Trl traces the path of a historic rail corridor through Lake Como. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Jerusalem Cem and Saint Juliana's Cem near High Lake and Sly Lake.

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