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1953 Map of Doylestown

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Doylestown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The borough of Doylestown sits at the heart of this mid-century landscape, serving as a hub for both the local government and education. Educational institutions like the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture and various neighborhood schoolhouses like Southwestern Sch and Fretz Sch are scattered throughout the surrounding townships. The area is defined by the winding course of Neshaminy Creek and its many tributaries, including Pine Run and Deep Run, which once powered the agricultural and early industrial needs of the county.

Infrastructure transitions are visible through the inclusion of the Reading railroad line and several pipelines cutting across the terrain. Small crossroads and hamlets such as Fountainville, Griers Corner, and New Galena persist alongside newer developments like Warrington Airfield and the Forest Park recreational area. This survey also records institutional landmarks of the era, including the Tabor Home and the County Home near Edison.