1953 Map of Parkesburg
USGS Topo · Published 1955About this map
The Pennsylvania Railroad corridor defines the industrial and residential spine of this mid-century landscape, connecting a series of rail-dependent communities from Christiana and Atglen through Lenover to the borough of Parkesburg. The terrain is characterized by the parallel ridges of the North Valley Hills and South Valley Hills, which funnel transportation and settlement into the Chester Valley. This 1953 field check captures the area just as post-war suburban development began to appear near Pomeroy Heights, while the southern reaches near Cochranville remain distinctly agricultural. Genealogists can locate numerous landmarks of early Pennsylvania settlement, including the Sadsbury Meeting House and Upper Octoraro Ch, along with legacy road networks like the Lincoln Highway and Newport Pike.
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Editions of this 1953 Parkesburg Map
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