1967 Map of Germantown

About this map

Wissahickon Creek and the Schuylkill River anchor this mid-century look at the densely settled landscape where Northwest Philadelphia meets Montgomery County. The map captures the area's transition from historic townships like Germantown and Roxborough to the burgeoning post-war suburbs of Wyndmoor and Flourtown. Institutional expansion is evident through the footprints of Temple University and Chestnut Hill College, while the Deshler-Morris House stands as a focal point for local heritage. Transportation networks including the Pennsylvania Turnpike and lines for Conrail and Septa underscore the region's role as a vital corridor. Large tracts of green space, such as Fort Washington State Park and the Awbury Arboretum, provide a clear contrast to the expanding industrial and residential grids in Manayunk and Nicetown.