1953 Map of Coatesville

About this map

Coatesville serves as the industrial heart of this Chester County landscape, where the Reading and Pennsylvania railroads intersect along the valley floor. The urban corridor extending from Thorndale through South Coatesville to Modena is defined by its heavy rail infrastructure and proximity to the West Branch Brandywine Creek. Outside the manufacturing center, the terrain rises into the Valley Hills, giving way to a dense network of rural townships like East Fallowfield and West Marlborough. These areas are dotted with traditional landmarks of the era, including the US Veterans Hospital and numerous country schools such as Rainbow Sch and Preton Hall Sch. Local genealogy is well-represented by historic religious sites like St Malachi Ch and several burial grounds, including the Ukrainian Cem and Fairview Cemetery.