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1891 Map of Doylestown

Name: 1891 Topographic Map of Doylestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1912
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1912

About this map

Doylestown and its surrounding townships served as a primary hub for Bucks County just before the turn of the century, characterized by a dense network of early crossroads settlements and water-powered industry. The North Penna Railroad cuts through the southwest, providing a vital connection to the wider region, while the Belvidere Delaware Railroad follows the eastern bank of the Delaware River.

Elevations rise sharply at Haycock Mountain in the north and Buckingham Mountain to the southeast, framing a landscape drained by the Tohickon Creek and Neshaminy Creek systems. Local history and genealogy interest is found in the numerous named corners and small hamlets such as Kellers Church, Smith's Corner, and Griers Corner, alongside larger centers like Plumsteadville and Point Pleasant. The map reveals the intricate surveying of the time, documenting the early property divisions and road networks that defined this part of Pennsylvania and New Jersey.