1955 Map of Beverly

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery for this mid-century landscape, separating the industrializing riverfronts of Philadelphia County and Bucks County, Pennsylvania, from the burgeoning residential corridors of Burlington County, New Jersey. This era shows a dense concentration of institutional landmarks, including the sprawling Philadelphia State Hospital and several religious educational centers like the Holy Ghost Missionary College and Sacred Heart Convent. Significant river features such as Mud Island and Hawk Island remain prominent, while the confluence of Rancocas Creek at Riverside highlights the importance of water access for local transit and recreation. Inland, the map documents the transition from open space to post-war suburban development, seen in the planned streets of Croydon and the early layout of Willingboro, just as the Pennsylvania Pike was establishing new regional connections.