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Loading map...1953 Map of Parkesburg
USGS Topo · Published 1992About this map
The Penn Central rail corridor dictates the settlement pattern of this rural corridor, anchoring a string of boroughs including Christiana, Atglen, and Parkesburg. To the north, the Lincoln Highway passes through Sadsburyville, while the Strasburg Road winds through W E S T S A D S B U R Y, illustrating the shift from early turnpike travel to industrial rail reliance. The map reveals the deep Quaker and community roots of the area, marked by the Sadsbury Meeting House and Zion Hill Ch.
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Map Details
Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1992
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches
Editions of this 1953 Parkesburg Map
5 editions found
Historical Maps of Parkesburg Through Time
6 maps found
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Source Details
SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain