1966 Map of Ambler

About this map

Ambler and its surrounding Montgomery County landscape show a mid-century transition from agrarian roots to suburban density, punctuated by large institutional holdings and military installations. The U S Naval Air Station (Willow Grove) and Fort Washington State Park anchor the eastern and southern portions of the map, respectively. Educational growth is evident through the presence of Gwynedd-Mercy College and the Temple University (Ambler Campus), while older local history is preserved at the Graeme (Historical Site). The region's transport network is defined by the Reading and Penn Central railroads, which facilitated the growth of established communities like Spring House, Maple Glen, and Dresher. Substantial cemeteries and golf clubs, such as Whitemarsh Memorial Park (Cemetery) and Oak Terrace Country Club, occupy large tracts of land between the expanding residential subdivisions of Horsham and Warminster.