Old Maps of Ligonier, Pennsylvania

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Ligonier, PA maps

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  1. 1913 Map of Somerset, 1961 Print
    1913 Map of Somerset, 1961 Print
    1913 Somerset
    1961 Print · USGS
    Somerset County was a rugged crossroads of rail and mountain ridges in the decade before the First World War. Local historians can trace the Pittsburgh and Philadelphia Road and find vanished local landmarks like Rectors Mill, the Quemahoning Tunnel, and Sipesville Station.

  2. 1915 Map of Somerset
    1915 Map of Somerset
    1915 Somerset
    1915 Print · USGS
    Somerset and the surrounding Laurel Ridge region are captured here during the peak of the early twentieth-century coal boom. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites and industrial landmarks including Husband Mine, Rectors Mill, and the Quemahoning Tunnel.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1920 Map of New Florence, 1958 Print
    1920 Map of New Florence, 1958 Print
    1920 New Florence
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Conemaugh River valley at the dawn of the 1920s shows a landscape defined by the PENNSYLVANIA RR and industrial coal towns. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near dozens of named country schools like Wallace School or trace the old Lincoln Highway through Armagh.

  4. 1921 Map of New Florence
    1921 Map of New Florence
    1921 New Florence
    1921 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Indiana counties are captured in the early 1920s as industrial rail corridors and the Lincoln Highway begin to modernize the rural landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Campbell's Mill, the Centerville Huff PO, and several country schools including Robbs School.

  5. 1922 Map of New Florence
    1922 Map of New Florence
    1922 New Florence
    1922 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the early 1920s shows a landscape of river-carved ridges and busy rail corridors connecting coal and quarry towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of rural schools and stations like Lockport Station, Centerville (Huff PO), and Grafton.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of Somerset
    1944 Map of Somerset
    1944 Somerset
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Laurel Highlands during the early years of the Pennsylvania Turnpike are captured here, showing the transition from old mountain roads to modern highways. Genealogists can trace family names at Rector Mill, Rhoads Field, and dozens of local schools like Knepper Sch.

  7. 1944 Map of New Florence
    1944 Map of New Florence
    1944 New Florence
    1944 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland and Indiana counties during the wartime years reveal a landscape shaped by coal, steam, and rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints in vanished settlements and school districts like Robindale Smokeless PO, Scottglen Sta, and Mahan Sch.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  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.

  12. 1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    1964 Map of Pittsburgh
    1964 Pittsburgh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the late fifties and early sixties shows a landscape of powerful river industries and expanding highways. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Pennsylvania RR through industrial hubs like Johnstown, Altoona, and Nanty Glo.

  13. 1964 Map of Wilpen, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Wilpen, 1966 Print
    1964 Wilpen
    1966 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of industrial transitions and mountain ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Green Mountain Cem or locate former landmarks like St Johns Ch and the old railroad grade.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of Ligonier, 1971 Print
    1967 Map of Ligonier, 1971 Print
    1967 Ligonier
    1971 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County in the late sixties shows a transition from historical industrial sites to a prominent mountain recreation hub. Researchers can trace family roots at Laughlintown Cemetery or locate landmarks like California Furnace, the Marker School, and a Covered Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1977 Map of Ligonier, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Ligonier, 1979 Print
    1977 Ligonier
    1979 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County hill country is captured in the late seventies, showing the established communities and mountain developments of the Ligonier Valley. Researchers can trace the boundaries of Laughlintown, the layout of Rector, and the waters of Loyalhanna Creek.

  16. 1986 Map of Pittsburgh East
    1986 Map of Pittsburgh East
    1986 Pittsburgh East
    1986 Print · USGS
    Western Pennsylvania in the mid-eighties shows a landscape defined by industrial rivers and rising mountain ridges. Trace the dense rail networks of CONRAIL and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie RR connecting historic centers like Monessen, Jeannette, and Connellsville.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 2010 Map of Ligonier, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ligonier, 2010 Print
    2010 Ligonier
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Ligonier Valley comes into focus in this late-career survey, showing the mix of colonial history and ridge-top recreation. Researchers can locate Fort Ligonier, the industrial site of California Furnace, and several burial grounds like Cole Cemetery and Laughlinstown Cemetery.

  18. 2010 Map of Wilpen, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wilpen, 2010 Print
    2010 Wilpen
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Ligonier Valley and its surrounding ridges come into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by small settlements and winding hollows. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Green Mountain Cemetery or explore the development around Wilpen, Oak Grove, and Waterford.

  19. 2013 Map of Ligonier, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ligonier, 2013 Print
    2013 Ligonier
    2013 Print · USGS
    Ligonier and the surrounding Laurel Highlands are documented here just over a decade ago, showing the intersection of colonial history and modern mountain recreation. You can trace early industry and landmarks like California Furnace, Rectors Mill, and the historic site of Fort Ligonier.

  20. 2013 Map of Wilpen, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wilpen, 2013 Print
    2013 Wilpen
    2013 Print · USGS
    Ligonier Township and the surrounding Westmoreland County countryside are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named landmarks and small communities like Wilpen, Oak Grove, and the First Church Camp near Waterford.

  21. 2016 Map of Wilpen, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Wilpen, 2016 Print
    2016 Wilpen
    2016 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County’s ridges and valleys are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the enduring settlement patterns of Ligonier Township. Genealogists and hikers can trace old paths near Wilpen, Waterford, and the steep terrain of Death Valley or Bear Cave Hollow.

  22. 2016 Map of Ligonier, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Ligonier, 2016 Print
    2016 Ligonier
    2016 Print · USGS
    The Ligonier Valley and the heights of the Laurel Ridge are captured here in the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace local genealogy through sites like Cole Cem or explore historical industrial sites at California Furnace and Rector.

  23. 2019 Map of Wilpen, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Wilpen, 2019 Print
    2019 Wilpen
    2019 Print · USGS
    Wilpen and the surrounding Ligonier Valley are shown in this recent 2019 survey, highlighting the modern landscape of Westmoreland County. Researchers can locate established neighborhoods and rural sites like Green Mountain Cem, Oak Grove, and Fort Palmer.

  24. 2019 Map of Ligonier, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Ligonier, 2019 Print
    2019 Ligonier
    2019 Print · USGS
    Ligonier and its surrounding highlands are captured here in the late 2010s as the town's historic core meets the rising ridge of Laurel Mountain. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of the Ligonier Valley Cem, the site of California Furnace, and the early layout of Laurel Mountain Village.

  25. 2023 Map of Ligonier, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ligonier, 2023 Print
    2023 Ligonier
    2023 Print · USGS
    Westmoreland County at the foot of the mountains shows a landscape shaped by early iron works and valley farming. Genealogists can trace family lines at Old Ligonier Cem or Cole Cem, while historians can locate the California Furnace and Thomas Crossroads.

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