1949 Map of Philadelphia, 1959 Print

1949 Map of Philadelphia

USGS Topo · Published 1959

This historical map portrays the area of Philadelphia in 1949, primarily covering Philadelphia County as well as portions of New Jersey. Featuring a scale of 1:24000, this map provides a highly detailed snapshot of the terrain, roads, buildings, counties, and historical landmarks in the Philadelphia region at the time. Published in 1959, it is one of 2 known editions of this map due to revisions or reprints.


Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 27 inches

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