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1898 Map of Philadelphia, 1930 Print
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1898 Map of Philadelphia

USGS Topo · Published 1930

About this map

The Delaware River serves as the central artery for this late-19th-century portrait of a growing industrial corridor, dividing the dense urban grid of Philadelphia from the developing townships of New Jersey. On the Pennsylvania side, the shoreline is defined by heavy maritime and military infrastructure, most notably the U. S. Navy Yard on League Id. and the strategic position of Fort Mifflin near the mouth of the Schuylkill River. To the west, rail lines such as the Philadelphia & Reading R. R. weave through neighborhoods like Paschallville and Haddington.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1898
Date Published1930
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.5 x 19.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain