1960 Map of Perkiomenville

About this map

Perkiomen Creek anchors this Montgomery County landscape, winding south past Perkiomenville and through the gap at Spring Mtn. The 1960s and early 70s saw significant development around the Green Lane Reservoir, yet the area retained its deep-rooted identity through numerous country churches like Old Goshenhoppen Ch and Friedens Union Ch. The influence of the Reading railroad is evident at McLeans Sta, while the local topography is defined by the prominent Ridge and the valley of Unami Creek. Educational and community centers, including the Green Lane-Marlborough Sch and several boy scout camps, reflect the mid-century growth of the Marlborough and Upper Salford townships. The map also records the expansion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension cutting through West Rockhill and Franconia.