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The ‘very’ earliest county map is the 1687 map of Thomas Holme, A Mapp of Ye Improved Part of Pennsylvania in America divided into Countyes Townships and Lotts. This map showed the counties of Philadelphia, Chester, and Bucks, the founding counties of the state created in 1682. However, it and the subsequent maps of Philadelphia during the 18th century fall more into the state or city, rather than county, category.

County maps of the 19th century are listed below. The earliest county land ownership map is A Map of Wayne and Pike Counties, prepared in 1814 by Jason Torrey, and considered the first such map ever made in the United States (see Couzen in Wolter & Grim). The map, shown here in a Library of Congress copy , was accompanied by a pamphlet titled An Index to the Map of Wayne and Pike Counties, which listed the land owners identified only by number on the map.

In March 1816, the legislature passed an act “for the formation of a map of each of the counties within this commonwealth.” Completed from 1816 to 1820, these maps were based upon actual county surveys with township boundaries, roads and distances, post offices, mills, factories, iron furnaces, iron forges, churches. Deputy surveyors did most of the work and a clerk in the Land Office, the first of whom was John Whiteside, made office copies of these for the Surveyor General; so they are sometimes called the “Whiteside Maps.”An example of a Whiteside map is this image of Centre County. These county maps were used to create a definitive state map under the direction of John Melish, which was published in 1822. Melish entertained the grand idea of creating a state atlas presenting all of the county maps and entered into an agreement in April 1821 with Philadelphia engraver Benjamin Tanner for publication. However, few of the county maps were ever engraved and published, probably due to Melish’s death in 1822. The original surveyor maps were never returned to the Surveyor General and today the State Archives has only the Whiteside copies. Forty-four of these manuscript county maps are preserved in the archives and are included in the list below. Some are accessible at libraries in photographic reproduction and scanned images of all are available at the Pennsylvania Archives.

In 1822, Melish published a catalog of maps for sale; eight county maps are listed: Philadelphia, Montgomery, Chester, Berks, Dauphin and Lebanon, Huntingdon, Somerset, Wayne and Pike. The Philadelphia county map published by Melish is reproduced in Ristow on page 114. For more on the Melish state and county maps, see Babinski.

The classic county wall maps were published from around 1850 to 1870. They were a direct precursor to the county atlas. However, not all the maps after 1850 listed here are, strictly speaking, wall maps. Also, some maps after 1860 titled 'Oil Region' may show more than one county and probably deserve a category of their own. The many county maps prepared circa 1880 as part of the Second Geological Survey are not included. The list was compiled from the holdings of the Library of Congress, the Pennsylvania State Archives, and internet library searches. Most of the maps listed below, as well as others, can now be seen at the Pennsylvania State Archives website on maps. This page has been updated with additional links by Penn State Library.

County Year Map Title
Adams 1821 See York county

 

1858 Map of Adams County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Survey by G. M. Hopkins, C.E. 1858. M. S. & E. Converse Publishers. 517, 519, 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1857, by Robert P. Smith in the clerks office of the district court of the eastern district of Pennsylvania. Entered According toAct of Congress in the year 1858 by M. S. & E. Converse, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Printed, in 3 colors. 38 x 53 inches. PSA#22, LOC S#697, LOC Phillips p. 91. LOC copy.
Allegheny 1817 The Map of Allegheny County by David Dougal & Jno. E. Whiteside. Pennsylvania Dept. of Internal Affairs Bureau of Land Records. Manuscript map copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General May 19, 1817, Jno. E. Whiteside. Reproduction of film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. 20 x 17.5 inches. LOC S#698, OCLC:33598824

 

1851 Map of Alleghany Co. Penn. With the names of property-holders. From actual surveys by Sidney & Neff and S. M. Rea. Col fold. 44 x 44. Philadelphia 1851. LOC Phillips p. 98, LOC S#699

 

1855 Map by Sidney, Neff, S. M. Rea & L. H. Norfolk (Coast Survey Coll.), R. L. Barnes, Phila. 14 parts, 17 x 13 ea. LOC S#700

 

1862 Map of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania From Actual Surveys by S. N. & F. W. Beers. A. B. Brindle, C. S. Warner & J. M. Beers Assists. Smith, Gallup & Hewitt, Publishers, 517, 519 & 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia. 1862. F. Bourquin & Co. Lithographers Est. 602 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Worley & Bracher. Liths. 602Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Scale 1 1/2 inch to the Mile. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#30, LOC S #701

 

1883 Map of Allegheny County, Alex. Y. Lee, Otto Krebs, Pittsburgh. 59 x 57.5. LOC S#702.

 

1890 Allegheny & parts of Westmoreland, Washington & Beaver counties, 1890. Otto Krebs, Pittsburgh. 6 sheets, 23.5 x 35 ea. LOC S#703

 

1898 Allegheny County, Chas. T. Rainey. 33 x 35. LOC S#704
Armstrong 1817 A map of the county of Armstrong by Orr, Robert, 1786-1876, Whiteside, Jno. E., Pennsylvania Dept. of Internal Affairs. Manuscript map, copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General, May 20, 1817, Jno. E. Whiteside. Reproduction of film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. OCLC:33598717

 

1861 Map of Armstrong co. Pennsylvania. From actual surveys by G. M. & H. W. Hopkins. Fold. 56 x 47. Philadelphia, A. Pomeroy & S. W. Treat, 1861. LOC Phillips p. 125, LOC S#705
Beaver 1817 A correct map of Beaver County, by Hugh McCullough;Jno. E. Whiteside. Pennsylvania Dept. of Internal Affairs. Manuscript map, copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General April 25, 1817, M. E. Whiteside. Reproduction of film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. 53 x 39 cm. OCLC:33598845

 

1860 See Lawrence County
Bedford 1818 A map of Bedford County, by Ira Morrison & Walter M. Hudson; 52 x 44 cm. Shows county lines, township lands, roads, churches, etc., Manuscript map, copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General May 7, 1818 by Jno. E. Whiteside. Reproduction of film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. Found in Access Pennsylvania database.

 

1861 Map of Bedford County, Pennsylvania. Surveyed, Drawn & Published by E. L. Walker, 1861. 2nd Geological Survey of Pennsylvania. G. F. Schuchman & Co. Practical Lithographers. Nos. 72 & 74 Third Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Printed, in 5 colors. PSA#72, LOC S#707
Berks 1818 Berks County, manuscript map by surveyor Henry M. Richards copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, September 2, 1818, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#708

 

1820 Map by Henry M. Richards, 16.5 x 21 inches. This is apparently the engraved and published version of the 1818 map. LOC S#709

 

1854 Map by M. S. Henry & M. K. Boyer, 2 parts, 22.5 x 55.5 ea. LOC S#710

 

1860 Map of Berks County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys by L. Fagan. Published by H. F. Bridgens, 1860. Printed, in 4 colors. 55 x 64 inches. PSA#121, LOC S#711, LOC Phillips p. 142. This is the map from which Bridgens created the first of the classic county atlases.
Blair

 

Blair County was created in 1846, see Bedford and Huntingdon counties for earlier maps.

 

1859 Blair County, Penn. Map. From special surveys by Geil & Freed. Col. Fold. 57 x 46. Philadelphia, authors, 1859. LOC Phillips p. 145, LOC S#712
Bradford 1816 Bradford County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, December 31, 1816, in the Land Office archives.

 

1858 Map of Bradford County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys by Lake Ames & Davidson. Published by Wm. J. Barker, Philadelphia. J. M. Edsall, Assistant Publisher. Engraved, colored & mounted by Wm. J. Barker, No. 23 North 6th Street, Philadelphia 1858. Printed, in 5 colors. 35 x 57. PSA#334; LOC Phillips p. 169, LOC S#713
Bucks 1817 Bucks County, manuscript map by surveyor Thos. G. Kennedy copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, April 21, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1831 Map of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, by A. W. Kennedy. Published by H. S. Tanner No. 144 Chestnut St., Phila. and engraved by J. Knight. Shows the new Lehigh and Delaware Canal. 17 1/2 inches by 22 1/2 inches. This map was seen at auction and is the engraved and published version of the one above.

 

1850 Map of Bucks County Pennsylvania from surveys under the direction of W. E. Morris C. E., Published by R. P. Smith No. 15 Minor St. Philadelphia 1850. LOC Phillips p. 177, LOC S#715

 

1857 Map of Bucks and Montgomery Counties and the Consolidated City of Philadelphia. Publishers R. K. Kuhn & Wm. B. Shrope. From Actual Survey and Official Records. By S. H. King, J. Rymond, Wm. B. Shrope, D. K. Cassel, R. K. Kuhn. Wagner & McQuigan Lithographers. No. 4 Franklin Place. Philadelphia Agent R. L. Barnes, No. 7 Harts Buildings. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1857 by R. K. Kuhn in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 60 x 57, Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#122. A second and virtually identical version of this map was also published by R. K. Kuhn & J. D. Janney.
Butler 1817 The map of Butler County, by Dougal, David, Whiteside, Jno. E., Pennsylvania Dept. of Internal Affairs. Manuscript map copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General, May 15, 1817, Jno. E. Whiteside. Reproduction of film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. 48 x 34 cm. OCLC:3359880

 

1858 Map by Jas. Dunlap, Hugh McKee, David Scott, E. Maurhoff & J. W. Kirker, 6 parts, 19 x 26 ea. LOC S#717. LOC copy.
Cambria 1817 Cambria County, manuscript map by surveyors Walter B. Hudson and Jno. Morrison copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, November 28, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1850 Map of Cambria co. Penna. Published by R. Pearsall Smith. Col. Fold. 54 x 31. Philadelphia, R. P. Smith, 1850? LOC Phillips p. 187

 

1867 Map of Cambria County, Pennsylvania. From actual Surveys & Official Records by D. G. Beers, assisted by J. H. Goodhue & F. B. Roe. Published by A. Pomeroy, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 1867. Engraved by Worley & Bracher, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by Fred. Bourquin, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#202, LOC S#719
Cameron

 

Cameron County was created in 1860, see McKean and Potter counties for earlier maps.

 

1871 Map of Cameron County, Pennsylvania. Formed March 29th 1860, from parts of Clinton, Elk, McKean and Potter Counties. From the Original and Recent Surveys by Edward Vosburg, 1870. Entered According to Act of Congress, in the year 1871 by Edward Vosburg in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington, D.C. Lithograph of Henry Seibert & Bros., Ledger Building, Corner of William & Spruce Streets, New York. Printed, in 3 colors. PSA#61

 

1871 See Elk County
Carbon

 

Carbon County was created in 1843, see Northampton County for earlier maps.

 

1860 See Monroe County
Centre c1817 Centre County, manuscript map by surveyors Walter B. Hudson and Jno. Morrison copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, circa 1817, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#720

 

1859 Map Showing the Location of 31 Tracts of Land, Situate in the Counties of Centre and Clearfield, on the Waters of the Moshannon and the West Branch of the Susquehanna River, by Daniel Hoffman, Surveyor and Civil Engineer, 1859. Manuscript map in 5 sections, PSA#98.

 

1861 Topographical Map of Centre County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling Published by S. D. Tilden, 356, 358, & 360, Pearl Street, New York, 1861. Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Colored and Mounted at H. F. Walling Map Establishment Nos 358 & 360 Pearl Street, New York. Printed, in 3 colors. PSA#23, LOC S#721.LOC copy.
Chester 1820 Chester County, manuscript map by surveyor James Hindman copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, December, 1820, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#722

 

1822 Map of Chester County, constructed by virtue of an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed 19 March 1816, by James Hindman. Prepared for the Engraver by John Melish. Engraved by B. Tanner, Philadelphia. Published by John Melish 1822. 22.5 x 19 inches. Includes statistical table; remarks, statistical & geological. This is the published version of the 1820 map. It was published again in 1830 by H. S. Tanner. PSA#409

 

1830 Map of Chester County, published by H. S. Tanner, Philadelphia, prepared for engraving by John Melish. This is a second edition of the 1822 map above published by Tanner. It was seen as a folding map at auction.

 

1847 Map of Chester County, Pennsylvania. From Original Surveys, by S. M. Painter & J. S. Bowen, West Chester, 1847. Projection and drawing by J. S. Bowen. Engraved by Edward Yeager, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#189, LOC S#723

 

1856 Chester county, Penn. Map. From original surveys by S. M. Painter & J. S. Bowen. Col. 40 x 48. Westchester, Pa. T. J. Kennedy & R. L. Barnes, 1856. LOC Phillips p. 229, LOC S#724. LOC copy.

 

1860 Map of Chester co., Penn. From actual surveys. 1860. Col. 54 x 54. Philadelphia, T. J. Kennedy, 1860. LOC Phillips p. 229, LOC S#725. LOC copy.
Clarion

 

Clarion County was created in 1840, see Armstrong and Venango counties for earlier maps.

 

1865 Map of Clarion County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys. A. Pomeroy, Publisher. No. 27 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, 1865. Engraved by Worley & Bracher, 602 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by Fred Bourquin, 602 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 44 x 52. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#206, LOC S#726

 

1865 Counties of Clarion, Venango and Forest, No. 32, Colton’s Atlas of Pennsylvania, 1865. G. W. & C. B. Colton, New York. There was no Colton Atlas; this is a folding pocket map. None like this has been seen for other counties. PSA#403.

 

1865 Map of Clarion County, Pennsylvania, published by R. L. Barnes. This map was listed in a Barnes’ advertisement, see Forest County.

 

1877 Map of The Oil Belt of Clarion County, Pa., from actual surveys by J. A. Caldwell 1877. Otto Krebs Lith. 39 Fifth Avenue Pittsb'gh. The map shows only the county area northwest of Clarion boro, that is, the Oil Belt. Smaller scale inset maps of Butler and Venango counties. Folded, 30 x 50 inches.
Clearfield 1818 Clearfield County, manuscript map by surveyor Charles Irczivutny copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, November, 1818, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#727

 

1859 See Centre County

 

1866 Map of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. From actual Surveys & Official Records by D. G. Beers, Assisted by J. H. Goodhue and F. B. Roe. Published by A. Pomeroy, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 1866. Engraved by Worley & Bracher. 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by Fred. Bourquin, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 55 ¼ x 47. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#194, LOC S#728
Clinton

 

Clinton County was created in 1839, see Centre and Lycoming counties for earlier maps.

 

1862 Map of Clinton County Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys under the Direction of H. F. Walling. Published by Way, Palmer & Co., No. 358 Pearl Street, New York, 1862. Fieldwork by K. Volkmar. Drawn by F. W. Beers. Printed, in 3 colors. 53 x 56. PSA#74; LOC Phillips p. 238, LOC S#729
Columbia 1817 Columbia County, manuscript map by surveyor J. Rockefeller copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, March, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1860 Cumming’s map of Columbia and Montour counties, Penn. From actual surveys by G. M. Hopkins, jr. Col. 55 x 60. Chillisquaque, Pa. J. A. J. Cummings, 1860. LOC Phillips p. 244, 450, LOC S#730
Crawford 1818 See Erie County.

 

1839 Map of the County of Crawford, Pennsylvania. Published by O. Spafford, Erie, Pa. 21.5 x 37 inches. LOC S#731

 

1848 Map of Crawford County Pennsylvania, by C. E. Weaver, New York : G. Haywards, 73 Nassau St.
New York. 45 x 37 cm. OCLC:16862311

 

1865 Map of Crawford Co. Pennsylvania. From actual surveys by F. W. Beers, Published by A. Pomeroy & S. W. Treat, No. 602 Chesnut St. Philadelphia 1865. LOC S#732

 

1869 The Pennsylvania Oil Region Showing each farm up to the present time as well as all developments. by Henry E. Wrigley Civil Engineeer and Land Surveyor 1869 Titusville. Size: 53 inches wide by 50.5 inches tall. Scale: 160 Rods to the Inch, 2 Inches to the Mile. Lithographer: P.S. Duvall and Son, Philadelphia. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1868 by Henry E Wrigley in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the U.S. for the Western District of PA. The map shows Crawford County with parts of surrounding counties: Venango, Forest, and Warren. There is an inset map of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that reads: "The Oil Region and its Railroad Connections." Map folds to size of 10 inches tall and 6.5 inches wide. Map is hand colored and mounted on linen. This map was seen at auction.
Cumberland

 

Cumberland County was created in 1749, but no early county map prior to the 1850s has been seen.

 

1858 Map of Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 1858. From actual Surveys by H. F. Bridgens, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. 46 x 63. PSA#75; LOC Phillips p. 256, LOC S#733
Dauphin 1818 Map of Dauphin & Lebanon Counties. Constructed by virtue of an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania passed 19th March 1816, by Thomas Smith. Prepared for engraving by John Melish, engraved by Saml. Harrison, published by John Melish & Sam Harrison, Philadelphia 1818. With vignettes, tables and remarks. Prime meridian: Washington. Includes: List of post offices with their distances from Washington and Harrisburg – References -- Statistical tables (showing area in acres, population, soil and terrain) -- Remarks, statistical and geological.16.5 x 23 inches, printed, in 4 colors, 2 sections. There is no “Whiteside” manuscript version of this published map. PSA#82, LOC S#734, also State Library 912.748 A1

 

1830 Map of Dauphin & Lebanon Counties. Constructed by virtue of an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, by Thomas Smith 1830. This is a later issue of the 1818 map. PSA#666

 

1858 Map of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania From Actual Surveys by J. Southwick. Published by William J. Barker, Philadelphia. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1858 by William J. Barker in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Printed by A. Brett, Corner 6th & Minor Streets Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. Laminated, 8 sections. 38 x 58 inches. PSA#38, LOC S#735, LOC Phillips p. 259

 

1862 Map of Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys by S. N. & F. W. Beers. A. Pomeroy Publisher, 517, 519 & 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia, 1862. Engd by Worley & Bracher, 602 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by F. Bourquin & Co., 600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#76, LOC S#736
Delaware 1818 Map of Delaware County : constructed by virtue of an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, passed 19 March 1816 by John Melish ; from the surveys of John Hills and other documents. Scale ca. 1:75,000; 1 mileand... to 1 inch, 14.5 x 21.5 inches. Includes references; remarks, statistical and geological; 1810 population table; post offices. Manuscript map in Land Office archives copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside under the direction of the Surveyor General, Sept. 26, 1818. LOC S#737, Photocopy in Westchester Library, Chester Co. G3823.D4, OCLC:7353866

 

1848 Map of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, by Joshua W. Ash, M. D. From Original Surveys. With the Farm Limits. Published by Robert P. Smith, No. 15, Minor Street, Philadelphia, 1848. Engraved by Gustavus Kramm. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1848 by Robert P. Smith in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. 42 1/2 x 58. Printed, in 5 colors. PSA#375, LOC S#738, LOC Phillips p. 263

 

1862 Map of Delaware County, Pennsylvania, 1862. Drawn by Benjamin H. Smith, Delaware County. R.L. Barnes, Philadelphia for the Delaware County Institute of Science, 1862. 17 ½ x 19. Printed. PSA#824, LOC S#739

 

1870 Map of Delaware County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys by H. W. Hopkins, C. E. Drawn and Published under the direction of G. M. Hopkins, C. E. No 320 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, 1870. F. Bourquin, Lithographer, Philadelphia. 31 1/2 x 23. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#184

 

1876 Map of Delaware County and the City of Philadelphia, G. M. Hopkins. Scale:2 inches per mile. Col. 50 x 58. Philadelphia, G. M. Hopkins & co. 1876. LOC Phillips p. 263, LOC S#740
Elk

 

Elk County was created in 1843, see Clearfield, Jefferson, and McKean counties for earlier maps.

 

1855 Map of Elk County 1855. Compiled from the most recent and authentic Surveys. Showing the North Line of Elk County as fixed by the State Commissioners under the Act of Assembly of Pennsylvania, Approved April 27th A.D. 1855 by H. A. Pattison, 1856. Lithograph. W. H. ?ase N.E. Corner 4th & Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by Wagner & McConigan. Printed, in 3 colors. 39 1/2 x 27. PSA#36; LOC Phillips p. 272, LOC S#741

 

1856 Reprint of 1855 Pattison map, 2 parts, 25.5 x 19 ea. LOC S#742. LOC copy.

 

1865 Map of Elk County, Pennsylvania, published by R. L. Barnes. This map was listed in a Barnes’ advertisement, see Forest County.

 

1871 Map of Elk and Cameron counties, Pennsylvania: from actual surveys and official records, by Beers, D. G. (Daniel G.), Bourquin, F. (Frederick), D.G. Beers & Co. Philadelphia, Printed by F. Bourquin).1 map on 4 sheets with cloth backing ; 119 x 165 cm., sheets 61 x 84 cm., sectioned to fold to 31 x 28 cm. Wall map issued with metal grommets at upper corners. Shows property tract lines, tract numbers, and landowners' initials; also shows buildings with householders' names. On label affixed in title area: From J.L. Smith ... map publisher ... Phila. Pa. OCLC: 45873062

 

1878 See McKean County
Erie 1818 Erie and Crawford County, manuscript map by surveyor David Dougal copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, January 2, 1818, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#743

 

1837 Map of the County of Erie Pennsylvania, published by O. Spafford, Erie, Pa."Exhibiting its division into townships, the tracts of lands as originally surveyed, the location of its towns and villages, the rise, course and termination of the principal streams, and also the principal roads of the county, as laid out under the direction of the county courts, as by law directed." Inset: Diagram of the State of Pennsylvania, exhibiting the principal lines of rail roads & canals projected to connect with the harbour of Erie. 56 x 79 cm. OCLC:28118597

 

1849 Map of Erie County Pennsylvania from the best authorities, by T. S. Brown 1845-1849? Photocopy ; 42 x 56 cm. P.S. Duval &Son. Shows townships, roads, railroads, and canal. Inset: Plan of Lieut. T. S. Brown's survey of bay & harbor of Presqu'ile, in 1836, with additional matter. OCLC:29547007

 

1855 Map of Erie County, Pennsylvania. Published by O. McLeran and Isaac W. Moore, 116 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. From actual Surveys by & under Supervision of J. Chace Jr., Troy, New York, 1855. 54 1/4 x 42 1/4. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#134, LOC S#744
Fayette 1817 The map of Fayette County, by Jno. E. Whiteside, Pennsylvania Dept. of Internal Affairs. Manuscript map copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General, March 31, 1817, Jno. E. Whiteside. Reproduction of film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. 50 x 38 cm. LOC S#745, OCLC:33598687

 

1858 Map of Fayette county, Pa. From actual surveys by McLaughlin & Kinter. 36 x 56. Philadelphia, W. J. Barker, 1858. (printed on both sides). LOC Phillips p. 277, LOC S#747

 

1865 Map by G. M. Hopkins, published by R. L. Barnes, 24 x 29. LOC S#747a
Forest

 

Forest County was created in 1848, see Jefferson and Venango counties for earlier maps.

 

1864 Map by D. C. Gillespie, Brookville, Pa., 35 x 27. LOC S#748

 

1865 See Clarion County

 

1865 Map of Forrest County, Pennsylvania, published by R. L. Barnes, No. 27 Sth. Sixth St., Philadelphia. This is a folding pocket map with the title ‘Forest County’ on the front. On the inside cover is the title: County Maps of the State of Pennsylvania, embracing the Oil District, just published, and for sale at No. 27 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia. The county maps listed for sale are: Venango, Forest (this map), Elk, Warren, Greene, and Clarion. This map is undated but the boundaries shown for the county are those that existed up to 1866, and it must have been published after the oil discoveries of 1859. The listed map of Warren County is probably #808 in Stephenson listed below and dated 1865; and the Venango County map is probably the one for 1865 listed below. The other maps have not been seen. No longitude, blank verso. Scale: 1 inch = 1.5 miles.

 

1876 Irwin’s map of Forest co., Pa. Col. 19 x 31. Philadelphia, J. L. Smith 1876. LOC Phillips p. 286, LOC S#749

 

1881 Map of Forest Co. Pennsylvania compiled from records and official surveys by S. D. Irwin, Tionesta, Pa. J. L. Smith, Philadelphia 1881. 32 x 21, folding map. A later issue of the 1876 map. LOC copy.

 

1881 See Warren County

 

1882 See Warren County

 

1895 Map of Forest Co., F. F. Whittekin, 24 x 35. LOC S#750
Franklin

 

Franklin County was created in 1784, but no early map prior to the 1850s has been seen.

 

1858 Map of Franklin County, Pennsylvania From Actual Survey by D. H. Davison. Published by Riley & Hoffman, Greencastle, Pennsylvania, 1858. Lithographed, Mounted & Varnished by W. H. Rease, N. E. Corner 4th & Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors on paper. 54 x 57. PSA#24; LOC Phillips p. 288, LOC S#751
Fulton

 

Fulton County was created in 1850, see Bedford County for earlier maps.

 

1873 Map of Fulton County, Pennsylvania. Published by A. Pomeroy & Co., 31 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, 1873. Engd by Worley & Brucher, 31 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia. Printed by F. Bourquin, 31 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia. Scale 200 Rods to the Inch. Printed, in 3 colors. PSA#26, LOC S#752
Greene 1821 Greene County, manuscript map copied from the original, April 10, 1821, in the Land Office archives.

 

1865 McConnell's Map Of Greene County, Pennsylvania, Drawn from actual Surveys by J.L.McConnell, G.F. Wolfe and Assistants, Published by Tuttle & Co., Philadelphia, Penna. 1865. 24 x 29.5. LOC S#753

 

1865 Map of Greene County, Pennsylvania, published by R. L. Barnes. This map was listed in a Barnes’ advertisement, see Forest County.

 

1897 Map of Greene Co. by C. T. Rainey. 28.5 x 45. LOC S#754
Huntingdon c1817 Huntingdon County, manuscript map by surveyor Jno. Morrison copied from the original, circa 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1818 Map of Huntingdon County constructed by virtue of an act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania, by John Morrison. The engraved and published, by John Melish, version of the manuscript map above. This map was seen at auction.

 

1830 Map of Huntingdon County, published by H. S. Tanner, Philadelphia, prepared for engraving by John Melish. This is a later published version of the earlier map and was seen as a folding map at auction.

 

1856 Directory Map of Huntingdon County Pennsylvania. From Recent Survey by William Christy, Alexandria. Entered according to an Act of Congress in the year 1856 by William Christy in the Clerk's office of the District Court of the United States in & for the Western District of Pennsylvania. Printed, in 4 colors. 66 x 48. PSA#10; LOC Phillips p. 325, LOC S#755
Indiana 1817 Indiana County, manuscript map by surveyor John Taylor copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, April 16, 1817, in the Land Office archives

 

1856 Map of Indiana County, Pennsylvania from actual surveys by David Peelor. J. B. McLaughlin & J. A. Kinter. Published by William J. Barker, North Hector, New York. Engraved by Wm. Schuchman & Bro., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Entered according to the Act of Congress in the year of 1856 by Wm. J. Barker in the Clerk's Office of the Western district of Pennsylvania. 54 1/4 x 41 1/2. Printed, in 3 colors. PSA#196, LOC S#756, LOC Phillips p. 336. LOC copy.
Jefferson 1817 Jefferson County, manuscript map by surveyor John Taylor copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, April 23, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1856 Map by D. C. Gillespie, Brookville, Pa., 51.5 x 36. LOC S#757
Juniata

 

Juniata County was created in 1831, see Mifflin County for earlier maps.

 

1863 See Perry County
Lackawanna

 

Lackawanna County was created in 1878, see Luzerne County for earlier maps.

 

1879 Warrantee Map of Lackawanna County. Compiled from Maps and Surveys by Francis L. Faries, Civil Engr & Surveyor, 1879. Copyright, 1879, By F. L. Faries. Ben. H. Pratt, Publisher; Photo-Engraving Co., 67 Park Place, New York, Engravers and Printers. Printed, in 3 colors. PSA#18

 

1899 Lackawanna County Pennsylvania. A.B. Dunning, Civil Engineer & Surveyor, Scranton, Pa. Published by the Cartographic Publishing Co., No. 27 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, Pa. 1899. Color, 66 x 44 inches.
Lancaster 1819 A map of Lancaster County, by Joseph Scott. Map manuscript, Scale 1:158,400; 2 1/2 miles to an in.
Photocopy of manuscript map. Original annotated in margin: Copied from the original under the direction of the Surveyor General the 29th of July 1819, (signature indecipherable, probably Dan Small who is listed as the copier by the archives) Relief shown by hachures. Shows churches, schools, mills, factories, and forges. Accompanied by certificate with seal attesting that this is a photocopy of a map of Lancaster County used by John Melish in constructing his state map. Reproduced from film of an original remaining on file in the Land Office of the Department of Internal Affairs of Pennsylvania. 1 leaf. 46 x 58 cm. LOC S#758, OCLC:5480813

 

1821 Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, by Wagner, William, York, Pa. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. "Entered according to act of Congress August 27th 1821 by W. Wagner of the State of Penna." Shows mills, forges, and churches. Scale 1:158,400; 2 1/2 miles to an in. 16.5 x 22 inches. LOC S#759, OCLC:5480812

 

1824 Scott’s Map of Lancaster County Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania respectfully dedicated to the inhabitants. Includes statistical table. Text on the upper left hand corner of the map : "This map is constructed ... mountains, ridges and vallies.", published by Joshua Scott, Lancaster, Pa. This map was published again in 1842. 36 x 47.5 inches. LOC S#760, 761; LOC Phillips p. 357.

 

1842 Scott’s Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1842. 4 sheets, each 25 x 18 inches. A later publishing of the 1824 map. LOC Phillips p. 357, LOC S#760, 761.

 

1851 Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, 1851. P. S. Duvals Steam Lithograph Press, Philadelphia; Printed, in 3 colors. PSA#42, LOC S#762

 

1855 Map of the Three Earls Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys by H. F. Bridgens, 1855. Lithograph of Friend & Aub, 80 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by Wagner & McGuigan, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#48. LOC copy.

 

1858 Scott's Map of Lancaster County, State of Pennsylvania, 1858. From actual measurements by Joshua Scott E. E., published by James D. Scott, Philadelphia. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1858 by James D. Scott in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the East District of Pennsylvania. Printed, in 4 colors. Scott’s map first appeared in 1824 and was published again in 1842. PSA#50, LOC S#763

 

1860 Scotts Map of Lancaster County, State of Pennsylvania, 1860. From actual measurements by Joshua Scott, C. E. published by James D. Scott, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#195

 

1875 Map of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania 1875, Compiled & Drawn by Oliver E. Weagon, C.E. 19 x 15, Color. This map was seen at auction.
Lawrence

 

Lawrence County was created in 1849, see Beaver and Mercer counties for earlier maps.

 

1860 Map of Lawrence and Beaver counties. From actual surveys by N. S. Ames. 50 x 53. Philadelphia, W. J. Baker, 1860. LOC Phillips p. 136, 357, LOC S#764. LOC copy.
Lebanon 1818 See Dauphin county.

 

1830 See Dauphin county.

 

1860 Map of Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. Surveyed & Published by Hy. F. Bridgens, Philadelphia, 1860. Lithograph of Friend & Aub, 332 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by Thomas S. Wagner, Philadelphia. Printed, in 3 colors. 45 x 55. PSA#51; LOC Phillips p. 358, LOC S#765
Lehigh 1816 Map by Isaac A. Chapman & D. G. Williams, 43 X 26.5 inches. LOC S#765a

 

1817 See Northampton County.

 

1862 Map of Lehigh County, Pennsylvania. Published by G. A. Aschbach, C. E., 1862. From original Surveys by G. A. Aschbach, C. E. Allentown, Pennsylvania. M. H. Traubel, Lithographer, 109 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed, in 3 colors. 58 x 69. PSA#201; LOC Phillips p. 358, LOC S#766

 

1865 Reprint of the 1862 Aschbach map. 58.5 x 59.5. LOC S#767
Luzerne 1816 Luzerne County, manuscript map by surveyor Isaac A. Chapman copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, May 12, 1816, in the Land Office archives. This is the earliest of the “Whiteside” manuscript maps.

 

1864 Map by Capt. David Schooley, McNair & Sturdevant, published by Lacoe & Schooley, & H. F. Walling, New York, 6 parts, 31 x 21 ea. LOC S#768

 

1874 Land Map of the County of Luzerne, Pennsylvania. Compiled from Official Drafts and actual Surveys by W. H. Sturdevant, Surveyor. Published by J. Sturdevant & Company, 1874. Hendrick W. Moss, Draftsman. The Major & Knapp Eng. Mfg. & Lithograph Company. 56 Park Place, New York. To the Surveyor General of Pennsylvania with compliments of J. Sturdevant & Company. (Note: This map may have been part of the Second Geological Survey.) 51 3/4 x 56. PSA#186
Lycoming c1817 Lycoming County, manuscript map copied from the original circa 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1861 Topographical Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania From Actual Surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Published by S. D. Tilden, 356, 358 & 360 Pearl Street, New York, 1861. Drawn, Engraved, Printed, Colored and Mounted at H. F. Walling's Map Establishment, Nos. 356, 358 & 360 Pearl Street, New York. Printed in 5 colors. 50 x 61. PSA#344; LOC Phillips p. 359, LOC S#769
McKean 1817 McKean County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, February 17, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1856 Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania.1856. Engravd & printed at A. Koliner's Lithographers, Philadelphia. Drawn in the office of W. K. King. Smethport, Pennsylvania. Printed, in 5 colors. Laminated, 4 sections. PSA#332, LOC S#770. LOC copy.

 

1857 Map of McKean co. Pennsylvania 1857. Drawn in the office of W. K. King, Smethport, Pa. Col. 27 x 25. LOC Phillips p. 380, LOC S#771

 

1871 Map of McKean County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys and Official Records, Compiled & Published by D. G. Beers & Co., 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 1871. Engd by Worley & Brucher, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by F. Bourquin, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. D. G. Beers, J. H. Goodhue, W. C. Kewen, Frank Judd. 50 1/2 x 54. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#205

 

1876 See Warren County

 

1878 McKean & Elk Co. (portions) by J. L. Brown. 60 x 27. LOC S#772

 

1879 Opperman’s Latest Map Showing that Portion of McKean County, PA. In front of present oil development. Bradford, PA: J. Opperman, 1879. Black and white map folds into 4.5 x 6.5" cloth covers with gilt title. 30 x 39. LOC S#773

 

1883 Opperman's Map of the Middle Oil Field, Copyright 1883 by J. Opperman. Black and white fold-out map of the counties of Warren, Forest, Elk, McKean and Clarion. Most of the oil fields, shown on the map as a yellow overprint, were located in Warren county, along the Allegheny River and Tionesta Creek. Seen at auction, the map was backed with thin linen, then folded into a 8.25 x 5 cover. The map itself measures 38 x 33 inches.This is likely an expanded version of the 1879 map above and so listed here under McKean County.
Mercer 1819 Mercer County, manuscript map by surveyor Ben. Stokely copied from the original by Dan Small, July 2, 1819, in the Land Office archives.

 

1860 Mercer county, Penn. Map from actual surveys by G. M. Hopkins, jr. Col. 58 x 58. Philadelphia, A. Pomeroy & S. W. Treat, 1860. LOC Phillips p. 404, LOC S#774
Mifflin 1820 Mifflin County, manuscript map by surveyor Michael M. Monahan copied from the original by Dan Small, January 5, 1820, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#775

 

1863 See Perry County
Monroe

 

Monroe County was created in 1836, see Pike and Northampton counties for earlier maps.

 

1860 Map of the counties of Monroe and Carbon, Penn. From surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling. Col. 54 x 54. New York, Loomis, Way & Palmer, 1860. LOC Phillips p. 208, 447, LOC S#776
Montgomery 1817 Montgomery County, manuscript map by John Melish copied from the (perhaps published) original by Jno. E. Whiteside, September 11, 1817, in the Land Office archives. Melish apparently prepared an engraved edition of this map circa 1820 but it has not been seen.

 

1848 Map of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania From Original Surveys Under the Direction of Wm. E. Morris, ca. 1848. Published by Smith & Wistar, Philadelphia. 25 x 37. Printed (copy), black on white. PSA#448

 

1849 Map of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania : from original surveys under the direction of Wm. E. Morris C.E. Published by Smith & Wistar, Phila. 2 sheets, 37.5 x 26.5, 37.5 x 28.5. LOC S#777. This may be the same map as the one above; it was apparently undated. LOC copy.

 

1857 See Bucks County

 

1873 Ed. H. Radcliffe's 2017 Oxford Street, Township and Business Map of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Published 1873. Engraved & Printed by H. J. Toudy & Co. Steam Lithograph, 529 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. 54 1/4 x 54. Printed, in water color. PSA#208
Montour

 

Montour County was created in 1850, see Columbia County for earlier maps.

 

1860 See Columbia County
Northampton 1817 Northampton and Lehigh County, manuscript map by surveyor J. Rockefeller copied from the original, August 1, 1817, in the Land Office archives. This is probably the map listed as LOC S#778

 

1851 Map of Northampton County, Pennsylvania, by Henry, Mathew Schropp, 1790-1862. ; Traubel, M. H.; 1820-1897. [Philadelphia?]. Printed by H. Camp, col. ; 72 x 88 cm. Scale 3/4 in = 1 mi. Engraved on stone by M. H. Traubel. Insert map shows Easton. Includes drawing of the Delaware Water Gap. OCLC:39673413

 

1860 Map of Northampton Co. Pennsylvania, by G. M. Hopkins, Jr., published by Smith, Gallup & Co., Phila. 6 parts, 20 x 28 ea. col. ; 148 x 145 cm. Scale 1 5/8 in = 1 mi. County map is surrounded by 36 maps of villages and towns in the county, and 4 drawings of Easton in the corners of the map. Shows buildings and lists occupants. LOC S#779, OCLC:39673220
Northumberland 1817 Northumberland County, manuscript map by surveyor J. Rockefeller copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, January 3, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1858 Map of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Published by J. A. J. Cummings, Chillisquaque, Pennsylvania. 1858. From actual Surveys by G. M. Hopkins Jr., Civil Engineer. Coal Land Survey by Kimber Cleaver, Civil Engineer. W. H. Rease's Lithographic Establishment, N.E. Corner of 4th & Chestnut Streets Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. Laminated, 12 sections. PSA#78; LOC Phillips p. 622, LOC S#780. LOC copy.

 

1875 Map of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania. Published by J. A. J. Cummings, Montandon, Pa, 1875. From actual Surveys by G. M. Hopkins, C.E., Abm. Shipman, C. E., A. J. Guffy Esq. C.E., S.G. Frey, C.E., J. R. Hilbush, C.E. Coal Land Survey by Kimber Cleaver, Revised by R. A. Ammerman. J. L. Smith, Map Publisher & Manufacturer, 27 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#79, also LOC S#781, LOC Phillips p. 622 where the map is dated 1874.
Perry

 

Perry County was created in 1820 from Cumberland County, but no early maps prior to 1860 seen.

 

1863 Map of the Counties of Perry, Juniata and Mifflin, Pennsylvania. From Actual Surveys by and under the direction of G. M. Hopkins, C.E. Smith, Gallup & Hewitt, Publishers, 517, 519, & 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia, 1863. Engd by Worley & Brocher, 602 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed by F. Bourquin & Co., 600 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed, in 4 colors. 58 x 58. PSA#123; LOC Phillips p. 691, LOC S#782
Philadelphia 1819 Map of Philadelphia County, Constructed by virtue of an Act of the Legislature of Pennsylvania passed 19 March 1816 by John Melish, engrd. By Tanner, Vallance, Kearny & Co. published in 1819.Scale 1:79,200; 1 1/4 miles to an in. Hand colored. Relief shown by hachures. Depths shown by soundings. Reference meridian: Washington. Shows land owners' names in rural areas. Includes "Remarks, statistical and geological" and "Statistical table." 44 x 49 cm. There is no “Whiteside” manuscript version of this published map. This map is reproduced in Ristow, page 114. It was published again in 1830 by H. S. Tanner. LOC S#783, OCLC:5799362

Philadelphia is a special case, as large-scale city (and environs) maps were steadily published from its earliest days. Today the city and county of Philadelphia are one and the same, the only such arrangement in the state. The Act of Consolidation, passed by the state legislature in 1854, provided that “the city of Philadelphia, as limited by the charter of 1789, should be enlarged by taking in all the territory within the county of Philadelphia.” The maps of Philadelphia, both before and after this date, are too numerous to include here, although a few are listed. See Manuscript Group 11 in the Pennsylvania State Archives and Phillips for lists of Philadelphia maps from this period, many of which also include the county.

 

1830 Map of Philadelphia County, published by H. S. Tanner, Philadelphia, prepared for engraving by John Melish. This is a later second edition of the 1819 map above published by Tanner. It was seen as a folding map at auction.

 

1843 A Map of the County of Philadelphia from Actual Survey by Charles Ellet Jr. & D. H. Kennedy, published by Charles Ellet Jr., Phila. 34.5 x 59.5 inches. LOC S#784

 

1855 Barnes’ New Map of the Consolidated City of Philadelphia Being the first Map published after the Act of Incorporation, passed January 31st 1854; a large colored wall map with several vignettes and apparently the first map published after the consolidation of 1854.

 

1857 See Bucks County

 

1860 Map of the Vicinity of Philadelphia, from actual surveys by D. J. Lake & S. N. Beers, John E. Gillette & C. K. Stone Publishers, Philadelphia 1860. Large 64 x 64 inch wall map of the city and surrounding counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester plus nearby New Jersey and Delaware. No. 376 in Simonetti.

 

1861 Map of the Vicinity of Philadelphia Camden, from actual surveys by D. J. Lake and S.N. Beers, C. K. Stone, A. Pomeroy Publishers, Philadelphia 1861. Large wall map of the city and surrounding counties of Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester plus nearby New Jersey and Delaware. This map appears to be a later edition of the 1860 map above.

 

1869 New Map of the Vicinity of Philadelphia, Reduced by photography from a large survey made expressly for the city and corrected from plans and draughts in the Department of Surveys by John H. Dye, Draughtsman and Surveyor. Published by H.J. Toudy, 505 Chestnut St. Philadelphia. 1869. A large 62 x 50 inch wall map, the copy seen folded with a cloth backing. All of the city appears shown, the New Jersey area is taken up by a large table.
Pike 1814 See Wayne county.

 

1817 See Wayne county.

 

1856 A map of the county of Pike, Pa. By John T. Cross. 24 ½ x 20. New York, C. Vinten 1856. (In An Index to the map of the county of Pike, Pa.) LOC Phillips p. 713, LOC S#785. LOC copy.

 

1872 Topographical Map of Pike County, Pennsylvania. From Recent and Actual Surveys and Records Under the Superintendence of F. W. Beers. Published by F. W. Beers & Co., 36 Vesey Street, New York, 1872. Engraved on Stone by Louis E. Neuman, 36 Vesey Street, New York. Lithographic Power Press Printing of Charles Hart, 36 Vesey Street, New York. Printed, in 4 colors. 58 x 45. PSA#45, LOC S#786, LOC Phillips p. 713
Potter 1817 Potter County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, March 8, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1856 Draft of Potter County Pennsylvania 1856, Drawn in the Land Office of S. Ross, Coudersport, Pa. T. Sinclair’s Lith. Philadela. 27.5 x 21. LOC S#787.

 

1869 Map of Potter Co., Pennsylvania from actual surveys and official records, by D.G. Beers & Co. Philadelphia, 1869. Scale 1:50,688;1 1/4 in. to the mile. Photocopy; negative. Original in Free Library of Philadelphia. 119 x 106 cm. on 6 sheets 45 x 58 cm. Shows names of land holders. Includes 11 insets and "Table of distances." OCLC:5495699

 

1893 Map of Potter Co., by F. W. Beers & W. A. Crosby, J. W. Vose & Co., New York. 29.5 x 23. LOC S#788
Schuylkill 1817 Schuylkill County, manuscript map by surveyor Fk. Lauderbrun copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, September 6, 1817, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#789

 

1830 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, map published by H. S. Tanner, Phila. 15.5 x 21.5. This map may have been published previously by Melish with an imprimatur similar to the Chester, Dauphin and Philadelphia maps above. LOC S#790

 

1855 A Map of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. By P. W. Sheafer, Civil & Mining Engineer, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. April 1855. Published & Sold by R. L. Barnes, No. 6 South 7th Street, Philadelphia. T. Sinclair's Lithograph, Philadelphia. Printed, in 6 colors. PSA#90, LOC S#791, LOC Phillips p. 788

 

1863 Map by Walter Scott, W. J. Cox, S. Lewis & J. S. Hawley, published by James D. Scott, Phila. 53.5 x 62. LOC S#792

 

1864 Map of Schuylkill county, Penn. From actual surveys by Walter Scott & W. J. Cox. Col. 52 x 60. Philadelphia, J. D. Scott, 1864. LOC Phillips p. 788, LOC S#793
Snyder

 

Snyder County was created in 1855, see Union County.

 

1858 Snyder County, Pennsylvania. A Business Directory of Snyder County and Vicinity. Published by K. Volkmar, Lewisburg. The Town Lots according to the original or most reliable Plots and compared with the newest Improvements, November 1858. 41 x 62. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#291
Somerset 1818 Somerset County, manuscript map by surveyor John Wells copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, October 9, 1818, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#794.

 

1830 Somerset County Map by John Wells, published by H. S. Tanner, Phila. Bears the credit line ‘prepared for engraving by John Melish’, and this map may have been published previously by Melish with an imprimatur similar to the Chester, Dauphin and Philadelphia maps above. This is the published version of the 1818 map and was seen as a folding map at auction. LOC S#795

 

1850 Somerset Co. 41.5 x 41. LOC S#796

 

1860 Map of Somerset County, Pennsylvania. Surveyed, Drawn & Published by Edward L. Walker. Engraved by G. F. Schuchman & Co. Steam Lithography. No. 14 Third Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Entered according to Act of Congress in the Clerk's Office of the Western District of Pennsylvania. September 6th 1860, by Edward L. Walker. Portraits of J. S. Black, Chauncy Forward, A. J. and Charles Ogle. PSA#124, LOC S#797. LOC copy.
Sullivan

 

Sullivan County was created in 1848, see Lycoming County for earlier maps.

 

1872 Topographical Map of Sullivan Co. Pennsylvania. From recent and actual surveys and records under the superindendence of F. W. Beers. New York, A. Pomeroy & Co. 1872. Col. 40 x 42. LOC Phillips p. 832, LOC S#798

 

1892 Map of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania. Drawn by Ulysses Bird, 1892. J. L. Smith, Map Publ. 27 S. 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For sale by Newell & Bird. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#91
Susquehanna 1816 Susquehanna County, manuscript map by surveyor Isaac A. Chapman copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, December 16, 1816, in the Land Office archives.

 

1858 Map of Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania. From Actual Survey by G. M. Hopkins, C. E. 1858. Lee and Marsh Publishers, 517, 519, 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia. Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1857 by Robert P. Smith in the Clerks Office of the District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Printed, in 2 colors. 54 x 57. PSA#31; LOC Phillips p. 834, LOC S#799
Tioga 1817 Tioga County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, February 16, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

1862 Map of Tioga County Pennsylvania, from surveys under the direction of H. F. Walling, published by Way, Palmer & Co., New York. 56 x 64. LOC S#800
Union c1817 Union County, manuscript map by surveyor Thomas Smith copied from the original, circa 1817, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#801

 

1817 Union County, manuscript map by surveyor J. Rockefeller copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, March 12, 1817, in the Land Office archives. This is likely the same map as the one above.

 

c1850 Union County. Pennsylvania. Printed and sold by Volkmar Lewisburg. This colored map is dated by the 1850 population figures in a table, but likely dates somewhat later. 24 x 21 inches. Online copy.

 

1856 Map of Union County, Pennsylvania. Entirely from Original Surveys by Thomas H. Paschall & James Keily. Third & Dock Streets, Philadelphia, 1856. Engraved & Printed by Th. Leonhardt & J. H. Camp, 211 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Printed, in 3 colors. 28 x 40. PSA#21; LOC Phillips p. 857, LOC S#802. LOC copy.
Venango 1817 Venango County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, November 13, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

c1817 Venango County, manuscript map by surveyor Saml. Dale copied from the original circa 1817, in the Land Office archives. This is likely the same map as the one above. LOC S#803

 

1857 Map of Venango County, Pennsylvania, 1857. Compiled from Official Surveys by R. Irwin, C. H. Heydrick, and C. Heydrick, 1857. Traced, June 22, 1915. 27 x 35. PSA#506, LOC S#804

 

1860 Map of the Oil District Venango Crawford & Warren Counties Pennsylvania 1860. Surveyed & Drawn by Charles C. Smith, Civil Engineer, Painesville Ohio, J. Sage & Sons, Engineers & Lithographers, 209 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Scale: 1200 ft to one inch. Size: 30 x 46 inches folded into an 11 x 6 inch cover. This map was apparently originally owned by a man named Barnard from Titusville, and may be the first map made of the Pennsylvania oil fields. This map was seen at auction.

 

1864 Map of Venango County Oil Regions, published by John P. Hunt, 59 Fifth St. Masonic Hall, Pittsburgh. Lithographed by Wm. Schuchmann, Pittsburgh. Entered according to Act of Congress 1864 by John P. Hunt... . A map of the county with the early oil wells marked, also shows roads, rivers, and a few towns. Black & white lithograph, blank verso. Scale:1 inch ~ 1.5 miles. LOC Phillips p. 958.

 

1865 Hunt’s improved map of the Venango county oil regions. 24 ½ x 28. Pittsburgh, J. P. Hunt 1865. LOC Phillips p. 958

 

1865 Outline Map of Venango co. Pa. From actual surveys, F. W. Beers & Co. New York. 21 x 31 inches. LOC Phillips p. 958

 

1865 Beers, Ellis and Soule’s map of Venango co. Penn. From actual surveys. Col. 30 x 41. Beers, Ellis & Soule, New York 1865. LOC Phillips p. 958, LOC S#805. LOC copy.

 

1865 Map of Venango County, R. L. Barnes, Philadelphia 1865. Folding map in cloth folder, dissected and linen backed, uncolored, 33 x 24. Land owners, including many small oil companies, named. Found listed in a vendor catalog, see Forest County.

 

1865 Map of the Oil Region of Pennsylvania, by Samuel Dale. Otto Krebs, lith. Pittsburgh. Townsend & Dale. Meadville, Pa. 1865. Fhc. Litho. This map also includes parts of Crawford and Warren counties and is divided into grids to show oil leases. Folded into marble pocket covers. Original hand coloring. 19.75 x 24 inches. This map was seen for sale by a vendor. The map is listed in the Library of Congress online catalog.

 

1865 Colton's Map Of The Oil District Of Pennsylvania, Comprising Part Of The Counties Of Crawford, Venango And Warren. Prepared by H.S. Plumb Civil Engineer. Published By J.H. Colton No. 172 William St. N.Y. 1865. Folded pocket map seen at auction.

 

1865 See Clarion County
Warren 1817 Warren County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, November 12, 1817, in the Land Office archives.

 

c1817 Warren County, manuscript map by surveyor Saml. Dale copied from the original circa 1817, in the Land Office archives. This is likely the same map as the one above. LOC S#806

 

1838 Warren County Map by Andrew H. Ludlow, 26 x 36.5 inches. LOC S#807

 

1865 Beers, Ellis & Soule. Map of Warren co. Pa. Col. 32 x 44. New York, Beers, Ellis & Soule 1865. LOC Phillips p. 996, LOC S#809

 

1865 Map published by R. L. Barnes, Phila. & R. R. Russell, Warren, Pa. 23.5 x 28. One version was a folding map with outline color. Several oil wells have company names. See Forest County. LOC S#808

 

1865 Hunt’s improved map of Warren co. Penn. 22 x 30. J. P. Hunt, Pittsburgh, Pa. 1865. LOC Phillips p. 996, LOC S#810

 

1876 Map of portions of Warren and McKean Counties showing the Warren & Bradford Oil Fields 1876. This 40 x 52 inch wall map was seen at auction.

 

1881 A Map of the Original Warrants of Portions of Warren & Forest Counties Carefully Compiled from the original Drafts and Warrants, by John Gardiner. 2 sheets, each 21.5 x 31. LOC S#811, PSA#19

 

1882 Map of Warren & Forest Co. J. L. Smith, Phila. 38 x 31.5. A reprint of 1881 map. LOC S#812

 

1889 Warren Co. by D. F. A. Wheelock, J. L. Smith, Phila. 2 sheets, 50.5 x 31 each. LOC S#813

 

1890 Warren Co. by N. B. Brakenridge, Warren, Pa. 4 parts, 22 x 30 each. LOC S#814
Washington 1817 Map of Washington County, by J. (Jonathan) Knight. "Constructed by virtue of an act of the legislature directing the formation of a map of Pennsylvania." Photocopy of manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, March 26, 1817, in the Land Office archives. 39 x 44 cm. ; on sheet 42 x 51 cm. LOC S#815, OCLC:18036504

 

1856 Barker’s map of Washington County, Penn. From actual surveys by James M. Sherman & A. R. Day. Col. 40 x 51. New York, W. J. Barker 1856. LOC Phillips p. 1047, LOC S#816. LOC copy.

 

1861 Map of Washington County, Pennsylvania. Published by A. Pomeroy & S. W. Treat, 517, 519 & 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia, 1861. From actual Surveys by S. N. & F. W. Beers, Civil Engineers. Assistant Publishers G. G. Soule & E. H. Quick. Engd by Worley and Bracher. Printed, in 4 colors. PSA#80, LOC S#817, LOC Phillips p. 1047
Wayne 1814 A Map of Wayne and Pike Counties, Penn. Shewing the situations & forms of the warrantee tracts, with the numbers by which the respective tracts are designated on the maps & books in the office of the commissioners of taxes, for Wayne county; the townships, boundaries, roads, waters and principal places , by Jason Torrey; engraved by H. S. Tanner. In An Index to the map of Wayne and Pike counties, Penn. Published by J. Rakestraw, Philadelphia 1814. This map may also have been published by Melish into the 1820’s. 26 x 19 inches. LOC Phillips p. 1051, LOC S#818.

 

1817 Wayne and Pike County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, May 25, 1817, in the Land Office archives. This is very likely a copy of Torrey’s 1814 map.

 

1860 Map of Wayne County, Pennsylvania, drawn from entirely new & original surveys under the supervision of G. M. Hopkins, jr. 65 x 39. M.S. & E. Converse, Philadelphia 1860. LOC Phillips p. 1051, LOC S#819
Westmoreland 1818 Westmoreland County, manuscript map (by Cadwallader Evans?) copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, January 6, 1818, in the Land Office archives. LOC S#820

 

1857 Map of Westmoreland Co. Penn. From actual surveys by D. J. Lake & N. S. Ames. Col. 44 x 58. New York, W. J. Barker 1857. LOC Phillips p. 1065, LOC S#821
Wyoming

 

Wyoming County was created in 1843, see Luzerne County for earlier maps.

 

1869 Topographical map of Wyoming co. Penn. From recent and actual surveys and records, under the superintendence of F. W. Beers. Col. 38 x 62. Beers, Ellis & Soule, New York 1869. LOC Phillips p. 1129, LOC S#822
York 1818 York County, manuscript map copied from the original by Jno. E. Whiteside, January 6, 1818, in the Land Office archives.

 

c1818 Map of York County, by Smith, Thomas. "Constructed by virtue of an act of the legislature of Pennsylvania passed the 19th March, 1816." Inset: List of post-offices and their distances from Washington & Harrisburg. 43 x 60 cm. This is either a photostat of the “Whiteside” manuscript map or the published version, LOC S#823, OCLC:37649328

 

1821 Map of York and Adams counties, Penn. Published by D. Small & W. Wagner, 1821. "Dedicated to the citizens of York & Adams counties." Shows family names on their properties. Shows county, township and Springittsbury Manor lines, and also makes reference to turnpikes, roads, mills and churches. col. 15 x 23. LOC Phillips p. 1131, LOC S#824

 

1860 Shearer's Map of York County, Pennsylvania from Actual Surveys by D. J. Lake. W. O. Shearer & D. J. Lake, Publishers, 517, 519, & 521 Minor Street, Philadelphia, 1860. Printed, in 3 colors. 60 x 60. PSA#44; LOC Phillips p. 1131, LOC S#825
PSA#: The item number in Manuscript Group 11 in the Pennsylvania State Archives, Harrisburg. The Whiteside manuscript maps are in a separate record group (RG 17.522) and digital images are available from the Archives.
LOC Phillips p.#: The page number of the map in Phillips, P. L., A List of Maps of America in the Library of Congress, Washington 1901
LOC S#: The item number in Stephenson, R. W., Land Ownership Maps - A Checklist of Nineteenth Century United States County Maps in the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington 1967.
OCLC#: Online Computer Library Center search identification number.
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