1953 Map of Coatesville

About this map

Industrial and transportation corridors define this mid-century survey of the Chester County landscape, where Coatesville serves as the focal point for regional rail and river activity. The confluence of Brandywine Creek and its many tributaries, including Buck Run and Doe Run, shaped the settlement patterns of agricultural hamlets like Mortonville and Ercildoun. Significant institutional landmarks are recorded, such as the U S Veterans Hospital and Scott High Sch, alongside numerous places of worship including Hephzibah Ch and St Malachi Ch. The mapping highlights the transition of the rail network, showing the Penn Central and Reading lines as they serviced the valley's manufacturing base. Genealogy researchers will find value in the specific locations of rural burial grounds like Fallowfield Cem and Fairview Cemetery, and the persistence of family-named landmarks across the Valley Hills.