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1906 Map of Phoenixville

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of Phoenixville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1925
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1925

About this map

The Schuylkill River and its industrial corridor dominate this early 20th-century landscape, where the Schuylkill Canal and several major rail lines trace the valley. The map reveals the intricate transport network of northern Chester County, with the Reading Railroad and Pennsylvania Railroad serving manufacturing hubs like Spring City and Royersford. Further south, the Trenton Cut-off bypasses the main settlements, reflecting the era's evolving freight logistics.

Away from the river, the landscape transitions into agricultural townships such as West Pikeland and Upper Uwchlan, dotted with smaller landmarks including the Paoli Monument and the Brethren Church. Local commerce is evidenced by family-named intersections and settlements like Warren Tavern and Corner Stores. The inclusion of the Northwood Cem and numerous schools provides vital detail for researchers tracing family history in the rolling hills between French Creek and Pickering Creek.