Loading map...

2016 Map of Malvern

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Malvern
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The North Valley Hills and South Valley Hills define the complex topography of this portion of Chester County, where suburban development meets long-standing institutions. Centered around Malvern, the landscape is a network of named crossroads and historic settlements like Bacton, Sidley, and Devault. Educational and religious landmarks are prominent, including the sprawling grounds of Immaculata Univ and the Valley Forge Christian College.

Modern infrastructure, such as the Penn State Great Valley campus, sits alongside traditional sites like the Paoli Memorial Grounds and Salem Cemetery. The area's hydrology is marked by the Pickering Creek Reservoir in the northeast and numerous small runs such as Serpentine Run and Pigeon Run that drain the valleys. This survey captures a specific moment in the continuing growth of the Philadelphia suburbs, documenting the precise locations of small hamlets like Mill Lane and Corner Store before further development.