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Loading map...1956 Map of Downingtown
USGS Topo · Published 1957About this map
Downingtown serves as the focal point of this mid-century landscape, where the Reading and Pennsylvania Railroad lines converge at the East Branch Brandywine Creek. The mid-1950s terrain reflects a mix of traditional agricultural roots and industrial infrastructure, evidenced by the Oil Tank Farm and Radio Range located north of Eagle. Cultural landmarks like the Downingtown Industrial School and numerous small-town gathering places such as Milford Mills and Lionville are well-documented.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1957
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches
Editions of this 1956 Downingtown Map
5 editions found
Historical Maps of Caln Township Through Time
7 maps found
Featured Locations
- Downingtown, PA
- Wallace Township, PA
- Caln Township, PA
- West Pikeland Township, PA
- Lionville, Uwchlan Township
Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain