historical topo map of Chester, PA in 1896

1896 Map of Chester

USGS Topo · Published 1896

This historical map portrays the area of Chester in 1896, primarily covering Delaware County as well as portions of New Jersey and Delaware. Featuring a scale of 1:62500, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Chester region at the time. Published in 1896, it is the sole known edition of this map.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1896
Date Published1896
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20.4 inches

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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.


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