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1953 Map of Doylestown, 1975 Print
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1953 Map of Doylestown

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Doylestown serves as the focal point of this Bucks County survey, where the Reading railroad line cuts through the borough toward New Britain and Chalfont. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Neshaminy Creek and its many tributaries, including the North Branch and Pine Run. This mid-century view captures the area before significant suburban expansion, showing a network of small schoolhouses like Dyers Hill Sch and Mill Creek Sch serving rural crossroads. Notable institutional landmarks such as the Delaware Valley College of Science and Agriculture and the County Home highlight the transition from agricultural roots to modern development. The map also records specialized land uses of the era, from the Warrington Airfield in the south to the leisure grounds at Forest Park near the Chalfont borough line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1975
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain