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1953 Map of Perkiomenville, 1954 Print
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1953 Map of Perkiomenville

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

Perkiomen Creek and its many tributaries, including Unami Creek and Swamp Creek, define the rolling Montgomery County landscape in this 1953 survey. The area is characterized by a dense network of small villages and historical religious sites, such as the Old Goshenhoppen Ch and Friedens Union Ch. The Reading railroad winds through the western valley, serving settlements like Perkiomenville and Greenlane, while the Eastern Bible Institute occupies a prominent position near the borough boundary. A transition from traditional agriculture to mid-century development is visible as towns like Harleysville and Schwenksville grow along established routes like Ridge Road. This survey documents a time when local landmarks like Spring Mtn and the Old Pike Sch remained central to the community's geographic identity before later suburban expansion.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27.2 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain