The borough of Oxford serves as the primary hub of this southern Chester County landscape, where the Oxford Press Church Spire stands as a prominent landmark amidst a grid of established streets. The region is defined by the branching waters of the Big Elk Creek system, including the E Br Big Elk Cr and W Br Big Elk Cr, which carve through the terrain near smaller settlements like Elkview and Elkdale. This area maintains a distinct rural character with a dense network of country roads—such as Hog Farm Rd and Pusey Mill Rd—connecting historic locales like Russellville and Faggs Manor. Further south, the map reveals communal and recreational spaces like Camp Saginaw along Big Elk Cr, while the village of New London anchors the eastern edge. The topography is marked by notable elevations such as Slate Hill, providing a detailed look at the geographic transition between traditional Pennsylvania farmsteads and growing residential pockets.
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1898 · Elkton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Elkton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1900 · Havre De Grace
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1904 · Coatesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1906 · Coatesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1912 · Quarryville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1917 · Elkton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1918 · Coatesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Havre De Grace
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Elkton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500