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1966 Map of Lansdale

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Lansdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lansdale and the burgeoning suburban landscapes of central Montgomery County are documented in this mid-century survey, which reflects the significant post-war expansion into Towamencin and Upper Gwynedd. The map illustrates a dense network of residential growth radiating from established boroughs like North Wales and the northern edge of Norristown. Significant institutional landmarks are visible, including the sprawling grounds of the Norristown State Hospital and the Valley Forge Heart Institute.

Transportation infrastructure defines the era, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension cutting across the landscape, intersecting with local transit lines like Septa and rail points such as Penbrook Station. Genealogists will find a high concentration of community anchors, from the Norris City Cem and Riverside Cemetery to long-standing local congregations like Boehms Ch and the St Johns Ch Cem. The transition from agrarian roots to modern township life is evident in the proximity of names like Heebnerville and Franklinville to new technical schools and suburban developments.