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1891 Map of Doylestown, 1899 Print
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1891 Map of Doylestown

USGS Topo · Published 1899

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The Penna North Railroad cuts through the heart of the landscape, connecting the regional center at Doylestown with the outlying rural townships of the late nineteenth century. This topography reveals a complex network of creeks like Tohickon Creek and Neshaminy Creek that shaped early settlement patterns and industrial siting. Along the eastern edge, the Delaware River serves as a primary corridor, dotted with riverfront hamlets such as Point Pleasant and Lumberville, and features like Marshall Island. The interior is defined by numerous crossroads communities and family-named locales, including Kellers Church, Pipersville, and Plumsteadville. Notable elevations like Haycock Mountain and Buckingham Mountain stand out against the agricultural valleys, providing a clear view of the natural barriers that influenced road placement and township boundaries during this era of agrarian growth.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1891
Date Published1899
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain