1896 Map of Chester

About this map

Industrial and agrarian life intersect along the Delaware River in this detailed look at the corridor between Philadelphia and Wilmington. The landscape is defined by the heavy rail presence of the Baltimore and Ohio R.R. and the Phila. Wilmington and Baltimore R.R., which fueled the development of riverfront towns like Marcus Hook and Chester. Inland, the terrain is shaped by the steep valleys of Crum Creek and Chester Creek, where numerous milling operations such as Lenni Mills, Llewellyn Mills, and Glen Mills are clustered, signaling the area's manufacturing roots.