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1957 Map of Quakertown

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Quakertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Quakertown serves as the focal point for this survey of northern Bucks County, showing a post-war landscape where established boroughs like Perkasie and Trumbauersville sit alongside rural crossroad hamlets. The era's infrastructure is evident in the transition from the Old Railroad Grade to modern developments like the Pennridge Airport and the expansion of the Pennridge High Sch. The map tracks the winding course of Tohickon Creek as it moves past Richland Center toward the wooded slopes of Rock Hill.

Genealogists and local historians can locate smaller communities such as Applebachsville, Strawntown, and Smoketown, many of which grew around early industry and country parishes. Significant community landmarks include the Union Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the East Rockhill Chapel, providing a detailed look at the social and religious centers of the Richland and Rockhill townships during the mid-20th century.