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2010 Map of Quakertown

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Quakertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Quakertown and its surrounding hamlets show a landscape shaped by both early colonial settlement and modern infrastructure. The borough is flanked by numerous smaller communities like Richlandtown, Trumbauersville, and Applebachsville, reflecting the dense settlement patterns of Bucks County. Water remains a central feature of the topography, with Tohickon Creek feeding into the substantial Lake Nockamixon to the east and the smaller Lake Towhee to the north. These reservoirs, along with Beaver Run and Threemile Run, define the drainage of this area.

Transport history is visible through the Rockhill Station and the presence of both Beaver Run Airport and Pennridge Airport. Local heritage is anchored by landmarks such as the Moods Covered Bridge crossing the East Branch Perkiomen Creek and established resting places like Union Cemetery. The map also details smaller locales such as Smoketown, Louxs Corner, and Paletown, which often preserve family names and early rural intersections.