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1967 Map of Frankford

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Frankford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Philadelphia and its surrounding suburban communities of Montgomery County are captured in high detail at a moment of significant mid-century density. The landscape is a complex grid of residential growth and institutional landmarks, anchored by major medical centers like Holy Redeemer Hospital and specialized facilities including the Shriners Hospital. Significant industrial and military infrastructure occupies the riverfront and transit corridors, notably the expansive Aviation Supply Office in Crescentville.

Cultural and religious life is deeply legible through dozens of schools and places of worship, such as Temple Beth-Am and St Williams Sch. The map also serves as an important record for genealogy, documenting a vast network of final resting places ranging from the Lawnview Memorial Park to the historic Oakland Cemetery. The Delaware River serves as the eastern boundary, while transit lines including Septa, Conrail, and Amtrak define the movement of people across this urban-suburban interface.