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1967 Map of Lansdowne

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Lansdowne
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek carve through a densely developed landscape of suburban Philadelphia during a period of significant infill and expansion. The map illustrates the tight-knit residential layout of established boroughs such as Lansdowne, Darby, and Drexel Hill, balanced by extensive institutional grounds and recreational spaces. Higher education and public health are central to the region's character, evidenced by the sprawling campus of Swarthmore College and the large footprint of the Haverford State Hospital.

The southeastern corner transitions toward the tidal marshlands of the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge, while the northern reaches maintain a distinct atmosphere with numerous golf courses like the Aronimink Golf Club and the Rolling Green Golf Club. Significant genealogical landmarks are scattered throughout, including the massive Holy Cross Cemetery and Fernwood Cemetery, alongside many parish churches like St Charles Borromeo Ch.