2013 Map of Parkesburg

About this map

Parkesburg and the surrounding Chester County townships are defined by a dense network of early settlements and agricultural valleys. This 2013 survey documents the enduring layout of historic Quaker-associated landmarks like the Sadsbury Meeting House and the clustering of villages such as Sadsburyville, Atglen, and Cochranville. The landscape is heavily dissected by numerous watercourses, including Valley Cr, Officers Run, and Doe Run, which historically influenced the placement of early road corridors and milling sites. Many of these communities, including Lenover and Pomeroy, maintain a distinct separation from one another, reflecting the rural character of the region. The map also traces the transition from Christiana through Steelville, showing the persistent footprint of small-town development amidst the productive farmsteads of the Pennsylvania countryside.