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1955 Map of Phoenixville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Phoenixville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

The Schuylkill River carves a winding path through this industrial and institutional landscape, serving as the border between Montgomery and Chester counties. Heavy industrial activity is evident in the rail-linked corridors of Phoenixville, Royersford, and Spring City, where the Reading and Penn Central railroads parallel the river's course. North of the larger towns, the Pennhurst State School occupies a significant tract of land near the river bend, while the Pottstown Landing Field indicates the era's regional aviation infrastructure.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites and rural landmarks, including the Revolutionary Soldiers Cem and several parish-based grounds like St Aloysius Cem and B'nai Jacob Cem. The map captures the transition from traditional farming to post-war suburbanization, noting numerous schools like the Kimberton Farm Sch and Spring-Ford High Sch. Remnants of earlier infrastructure, such as Rapps Dam on French Creek and the settlement of Fricks Lock, remain visible alongside newer residential developments.