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1899 Map of Germantown, 1930 Print
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1899 Map of Germantown

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

Philadelphia and its northern townships are captured in high detail at the end of the 19th century, showing a transition from dense urban street grids to the sprawling rural landscapes of Montgomery and Bucks County. The Schuylkill River and Delaware River frame the industrial and residential corridors of the era, while the Philadelphia and Reading RR and the Trenton Cut-Off illustrate the critical rail infrastructure driving growth toward outlying villages. Beyond the city limits, landmarks like Chestnut Hill and the U.S. Arsenal anchor the geography. The map reveals the intricate network of watercourses including Pennypack Creek and Wissahickon Creek that carved the terrain of Abington, Cheltenham, and Whitemarsh long before modern suburbanization filled the gaps between historic settlements like Bustleton and Huntingdon Valley.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain