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1943 Map of Milford Square

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Milford Square
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Milford Square and its surrounding townships define this rural landscape during the mid-1940s, situated at the convergence of Bucks, Montgomery, and Lehigh counties. The area is characterized by a dense network of small villages and crossroads settlements, such as Mumbauersville, Spinnerstown, and Trumbauersville, connected by winding roads and several prominent watercourses including Unami Creek and Macoby Creek. The Reading railroad line provides a vital industrial spine through the western portion of the sheet, serving the boroughs of East Greenville, Pennsburg, and Red Hill, as well as the specialized stop at Dillinger Sta.

A notable topographic feature is Chestnut Hill, which rises above the northern plains near Dillingerville. This map, based on a War Department survey, highlights the transition from agricultural land to the early industrial growth along the rail corridor. Local genealogists will find value in the specific placement of landmarks like Brick Tavern, Sleepy Hollow, and the various outlying hamlets like Finland and Krassdale that have served as the anchor points for these communities for generations.