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1899 Map of Germantown, 1924 Print
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1899 Map of Germantown

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

Philadelphia and its surrounding northern townships are meticulously documented in this late 19th-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial expansion and established agricultural communities. The dense urban grid gives way to early suburban nodes like Hatboro and Ambler, while the Schuylkill River and Delaware River frame the region's commercial vitality. Vital infrastructure including the Trenton Cut-off and the Phila. and Reading R. R. underscores the area's role as a major transportation hub connecting Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1924
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain