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2010 Map of Germantown

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Germantown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Wissahickon Creek carves through the heart of this landscape, joining the Schuylkill River near the industrial and residential clusters of Manayunk and Wissahickon. The map reveals a densely developed urban and suburban corridor characterized by an extensive network of cemeteries and educational institutions. Large memorial grounds like West Laurel Hill Cemetery, Ivy Hill Cemetery, and the National Cemetery occupy significant acreage, serving as quiet landmarks amidst the bustling neighborhoods of Germantown and Mount Pleasant.

Academic hubs including La Salle University, Arcadia University, and Temple University are integrated into the street grid, while the iconic Tastykake facility stands near Allegheny West. Transportation infrastructure is central to the area's layout, featuring the Pencoyd Bridge and numerous neighborhood rail stops such as the Chestnut Hill Station Post Office and the Manayunk Station Post Office, which define the transit-oriented development of these Northwest Philadelphia communities.