Old Maps of Thornton, Thornbury Township for Academic Research

1. 1901 Map of West Chester, 1958 Print

   

   1901 West Chester

   1958 Print · USGS

   Settled hills and river valleys between Pennsylvania and Delaware are captured here in the early twentieth century. Trace the industrial landscape from West Chester down to Wilmington, finding landmarks like the Henry Clay Factory and Dutton Mill.

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4. 1904 Map of West Chester

   

   1904 West Chester

   1904 Print · USGS

   Chester County at the dawn of the 1900s reveals a thriving network of rail-connected villages and early industrial sites along the Brandywine Creek. Researchers can trace old family lands near Dutton Mill, the House of Refuge, and the vanished stops of the West Chester Br. railroad.

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7. 1943 Map of West Chester

   

   1943 West Chester

   1943 Print · USGS

   Chester County during the early years of the war shows a landscape of established borough centers and winding creek valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network through West Chester, Brandywine Creek, and early industrial sites like Dutton Mill.

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10. 1946 Map of Wilmington, 1948 Print

    

    1946 Wilmington

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore emerge in this mid-century portrait of a region defined by river commerce and seaside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad, locate early airfields like Dover Airpark, and find river defenses at Fort Delaware.

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13. 1954 Map of West Chester, 1956 Print

    

    1954 West Chester

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southeast Pennsylvania's rolling hills are captured in the mid-1950s as suburban expansion begins to blend with traditional crossroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Brinton, Green Mount Cem, and the Dante Orphanage while tracing the winding path of Chester Creek.

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16. 1955 Map of Wilmington

    

    1955 Wilmington

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburban expansion and highway development. You can trace the path of the New Jersey Turnpike, locate the Fort Dix Military Reservation, or explore the rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad.

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19. 1957 Map of Wilmington

    

    1957 Wilmington

    1957 Print · USGS

    The mid-Atlantic coastal plain comes alive in the mid-fifties as the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway redefine travel. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition and find landmarks like Ship John Shoal Light and the Fort Dix Military Reservation.

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22. 1959 Map of Wilmington

    

    1959 Wilmington

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the late fifties, during a period of massive suburban and highway expansion. Researchers can trace mid-century infrastructure like the N J Turnpike or locate coastal landmarks from Barnegat Bay to the Maurice River.

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25. 1966 Map of Wilmington, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Wilmington

    1968 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the mid-1960s, documenting a landscape of dense industrial cities and emerging coastal resorts. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad or locate landmarks like Fort Dix Military Reservation and Elk Neck State Park.

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28. 1972 Map of Wilmington, 1976 Print

    

    1972 Wilmington

    1976 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley and Jersey Shore are seen here in the 1970s, showcasing the region's dense transport networks and vast state forests. Trace early coastal development near Atlantic City or locate rural landmarks like Mount Holly and Dover Air Force Base.

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31. 1984 Map of Wilmington, 1986 Print

    

    1984 Wilmington

    1986 Print · USGS

    The Delaware Valley in the mid-eighties was a powerhouse of transit and industry where Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Maryland meet. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of SEPTA and PATCO or locate historic sites like Fort Delaware State Park and Valley Forge State Forest.

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34. 1996 Map of West Chester

    

    1996 West Chester

    1996 Print · USGS

    West Chester and its surrounding townships show a blend of historic preservation and modern growth in the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace institutional footprints at West Chester University or locate family sites near Birmingham Lafayette Cemetery and White Chimneys.

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37. 1997 Map of West Chester, 2000 Print

    

    1997 West Chester

    2000 Print · USGS

    The West Chester area at the close of the century shows a unique mix of university expansion and Revolutionary War heritage. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Brandywine Battlefield State Park, Cheyney University, and the Dutton Mill.

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40. 2023 Map of West Chester, 2023 Print

    

    2023 West Chester

    2023 Print · USGS

    West Chester and the surrounding Brandywine Valley townships appear here in their modern context, blending educational centers with colonial-era settlements. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites, including the Hickman Family Burial Ground, Old Cheyney Cem, and Rosedale Friends Cem.

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