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Map Archives

Below are a variety of vintage maps in categories relevant to the land and history of the Historic Fort Cherry and surrounding areas. These maps provide a valuable source on information about the region and are useful to local historians, genealogists, and educators. There were numerous territory and border changes throughout local municipalities, counties, and the state of Pennsylvania that are evident in many of these maps. Maps hosted by HFC can be opened in an expanded mode by clicking or tapping the icons. Some larger maps are hosted by other websites such as the Library of Congress. This list is not complete and will be continuously updated.

Municipality Maps • Washington County Maps • Allegheny County Maps

• General Pennsylvania & Virginia Maps • Borough Sanborn Fire Maps

Municipality Maps

Mount Pleasant Township - 1856

This is a stylized portion of Barker's 1856 Map of Washington County focused on Mt. Pleasant Twp. Several landowners of the time are shown.

Mount Pleasant Township & Hickory - 1861

This is a stylized portion of an 1861 Map of Washington County focused on Mt. Pleasant Twp & Hickory. Several landowners of the time are shown.

Mount Pleasant Township - 1876

This map was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876 and further edited by HFC. Several landowners of the time are shown.

Mount Pleasant Township - 1940

This 1940 township road map of Mount Pleasant Township shows numbered township roads and landmarks such as schools, churches, and cemeteries.

Mount Pleasant Township - 18th Century Landowner Warrants

This map, drafted in 1923, shows the locations of original surveys for land warrants as early as 1774 along with original owners' names.

Robinson Township - 1856

This is a stylized portion of Barker's 1856 Map of Washington County focused on Robinson Twp. Several landowners of the time are shown. This township was originally spelled both as "Robinson" and "Robeson."

Robinson Township & Candor - 1861

This is a stylized portion of an 1861 Map of Washington County focused on Robinson Twp & Candor. Several landowners of the time are shown. This township was originally spelled both as "Robinson" and "Robeson."

Robinson Township - 1876

This map was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876 and further edited by HFC. Several landowners of the time are shown. This township was originally spelled both as "Robinson" and "Robeson."

Robinson Township - 1940

This 1940 township road map of Robinson Township shows numbered township roads and landmarks such as schools, churches, and cemeteries. Note that McDonald is erroneously spelled "MacDonald."

Robinson Township - 18th Century Landowner Warrants

This map, drafted in 1921, shows the locations of original surveys for land warrants as early as 1783 along with original owners' names.

Hickory - 1876

This map was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876. Several landowners of the time are shown. Note that no compass was shown on this map and south is oriented toward the top.

McDonald - 1876

This map was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876. Several landowners of the time are shown. McDonald was not yet a borough in 1876 and was still included in Robinson Twp. Note the unique spelling of "Robison T'p" on the title.

McDonald - 1932

This 1932 map of McDonald shows the town layout and street names.

Midway - 1876

This map was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876. Several landowners of the time are shown. Midway was not yet a borough in 1876 and was still included in Robinson Twp. Note that the compass orientation is incorrect by 180º.

Midway - 1936

This 1936 map of Midway shows the town layout and street names.

Candor - 1876

This map was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876. Several landowners of the time are shown. Note the unique spelling of "Robison T'p" on the title.

McDonald Panoramic - 1897

One of many panoramic maps by Thaddeus Mortimer Fowler. This map from 1897 is the only one done by Fowler within Historic Fort Cherry.

Washington County Maps

Washington County - 1781-1788

This map was prepared for Boyd Crumrine's 1882 "History of Washington County..." and shows Washington County as it originally appeared from 1781-1788.

Washington County - 1817

This 1817 hand drawn map of Washington County is the oldest known of the county. Mount Pleasant Township is shown, as well as the village of Hickory which was concurrently also known as the village of Mount Pleasant (as it is shown on the map). Robinson Township is shown with its alternate spelling of Robeson. McDonald and Midway had not yet been incorporated and are therefore not shown.

Washington County - 1831

This 1831 map of Washington County was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876 and shows township borders. Mount Pleasant Township is shown, as well as the village of Hickory which was concurrently also known as the village of Mount Pleasant (as it is shown on the map). Robinson Township is shown with its alternate spelling of Robeson. McDonald and Midway had not yet been incorporated and are therefore not shown.

Washington County - 1856

This 1856 map of Washington County shows names of residents in Mount Pleasant and Robinson Townships. Hickory is shown within Mount Pleasant Township. Midway & McDonald had not yet been incorporated. By clicking this map, you will be directed to a high resolution viewer hosted by the Library of Congress

Washington County - 1861

This 1861 map of Washington County shows names of residents in Mount Pleasant and Robinson Townships. The layout of the town of Hickory is shown on the top left side. Midway & McDonald had not yet been incorporated. By clicking this map, you will be directed to a high resolution viewer hosted by the Library of Congress

Washington County - 1876

This 1876 map of Washington County was prepared for Caldwell's Atlas of Washington County in 1876 and shows township borders and roads. Mount Pleasant Township is shown, as well as the village of Hickory. Robinson Township is shown with its alternate spelling of Robeson. McDonald and Midway had not yet been incorporated but, like Hickory, are shown as villages.

Washington County - 1882

This map was prepared for Boyd Crumrine's 1882 "History of Washington County..." and shows Washington County as it originally appeared in 1882. All townships are shown as well as Hickory, Midway, and McDonald. The McGugin Gas Well of MPT is shown as "burning gas well."

Allegheny County Maps

Allegheny County - 1851

This 1851 map of Allegheny County shows names of residents and landmarks.

Allegheny County - 1862

This 1862 map of Allegheny County shows names of residents and landmarks.

Allegheny County - 1883

This 1883 map of Allegheny County shows names of residents and landmarks.

Allegheny County - 1890 (with parts of Westmoreland, Washington, and Beaver Counties)

This 1890 map shows all of Allegheny County and lists several landowners and landmarks. Mt. Pleasant & Robinson Townships are shown, as well as McDonald & Midway.

Allegheny County - 1898 (Farm Lines)

This 1898 map shows borders of farms and farmer's names.

General Pennsylvania & Virginia Maps

Southwestern Pennsylvania with portions of W. Virginia & Ohio

This map was created by Historic Fort Cherry to pinpoint some of the noteworthy local sites of historical interest. No specific date is assigned to this map, and it shows both modern and historic features.

Southwestern Pennsylvania - 1754

This map was drawn by "Captain Snow" in 1754 and is one of the earliest detailed maps of southwestern Pennsylvania.

Southwestern Pennsylvania - 1754

This is a clear 1932 reproduction of a 1754 map used by George Washington during an early visit to the area.

Ohio Valley - 1755

This map was prepared for Boyd Crumrine's 1882 "History of Washington County..." and is based on a French map of the area from 1755.

Map of George Washington's Miller's Run property - 1773

This map was sent to George Washington by his friend and surveyor William Crawford in 1773 to show Washington his newly claimed lands around Miller's Run creek, Mount Pleasant Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania

District of West Augusta - 1775

This map was prepared for Boyd Crumrine's 1882 "History of Washington County..." and shows the three Virginia counties that made up the District of West Augusta from 1774-1776.

Southwestern Pennsylvania - 1792

This is a stylized portion of Reading Howell's 1792 map of Pennsylvania with a focus on Washington County.

Pennsylvania - 1792

This is an 1896 facsimile of Reading Howell's 1792 map of Pennsylvania, which is considered to be the most detailed 18th century map of PA.

Borough Sanborn Fire Maps

The Sanborn Map Company produced several maps of towns throughout the United States. Maps from the 19th and 20th century exist for both the borough of McDonald and Midway and show town layouts, houses, and business locations in great detail. To learn more about these maps, visit the Library of Congress' Sanborn Map collection.

McDonald 1894 - 1924

Midway 1927

Borough Sanborn Fire Maps

Municipality Maps

Washington County Maps

Allegheny County Maps

General Pennsylvania & Virginia Maps