1950s Maps of Franklin Township, Pennsylvania

Explore 5 historic maps of Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin Township's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Franklin Township, 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.

  2. 1952 Map of Mount Holly Springs, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Mount Holly Springs, 1958 Print
    1952 Mount Holly Springs
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cumberland and Adams counties meet at the mountain gaps of south-central Pennsylvania in the early 1950s. Trace the path of the Appalachian Trail and identify rural landmarks like the Telegraph relay station, Peach Glen, and Mt Zion Church.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Dillsburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Dillsburg, 1958 Print
    1952 Dillsburg
    1958 Print · USGS
    Dillsburg and the surrounding rural townships of York and Adams Counties are shown in the early fifties as the region balanced agriculture with growing community centers. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Deardorffs Mill, Sunny Side Cemetery, and the Appalachian Trail.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1952 Carlisle
    1959 Print · USGS
    Cumberland County at the midpoint of the century shows a landscape defined by its historic military presence and the emerging Turnpike. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Appalachian Trail over Long Mountain or locate family sites at Churchtown and Deardorffs Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

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