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1899 Map of Germantown, 1946 Print
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1899 Map of Germantown

USGS Topo · Published 1946

About this map

The Schuylkill River and Delaware River anchor this late 19th-century landscape, capturing the dense intersection of transit and settlement on the northern edges of Philadelphia. Significant industrial and logistical footprints are visible, including the U.S. Arsenal near the Delaware and the massive infrastructure of the Queen Lane Reservoir. The region is defined by a heavy concentration of rail lines, from the Phila & Reading RR to the Trenton Cut-Off RR, which fueled the growth of commuter and manufacturing hubs like Hatboro, Ivyland, and Johnsville.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1899
Date Published1946
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions17.1 x 20.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain