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USGS Topo · Published 1945About this map
Media serves as the focal point of this mid-1940s landscape, positioned amidst a network of institutional grounds and burgeoning residential pockets in Delaware County. The map details a transition from traditional rural estates to modern suburban developments, shown through the layout of Newtown Square and Valley View Acres. Significant land use is dedicated to educational and charitable facilities, including the extensive Tyler Arboretum, the Williamson Trade School, and the Elwyn Training School.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1945
Date Published1945
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:31,680
Physical Dimensions17 x 20.9 inches
Editions of this 1945 Media Map
2 editions found
Historical Maps of Chester Through Time
5 maps found
Featured Locations
- Marple Township, PA
- Radnor Township, PA
- Upper Providence Township, PA
- Chester, PA
- Willistown Township, PA
Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain