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1945 Map of Media

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Media
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1945
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1945

About 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.

Industry and transport are intertwined with the terrain, as the Suburban rail line and the West Chester Philadelphia Pike cross the rolling hills of Edgemont and Middletown. To the west, the valley of Chester Creek hosts manufacturing sites like Aston Mills and Rockdale, while the Springton Reservoir dominates the drainage of Ridley Creek. Genealogists will find value in the specific locations of the Cumberland Cem and Calvary Cem, alongside landmarks such as the Radnor Hunt Club.