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1943 Map of Bedminster

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Bedminster
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Tohickon Creek winds through the heart of the central Bucks County countryside, anchoring a network of small crossroad settlements and family-named landmarks just before the mid-century. This survey, prepared under the direction of the Chief of Engineers, reveals a landscape defined by localized institutions, including the Kellers Church community and numerous rural schoolhouses such as Yost School and Moods School. To the north, Haycock Mountain rises as a prominent landmark above the surrounding townships of Haycock and Nockamixon.

The economic life of the area is represented by features like the Keller Glove Co near Plumsteadville and the local Fire Dept. The presence of several triangulation stations, including USC&GS Elephant and USC&GS Haycock, indicates the precise geodetic control used during this era. This 1940s view preserves the location of many namesake corners and small clusters like Kulp's Corner and Bedminsterville before post-war suburban expansion altered the rural character of the region.