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1957 Map of Quakertown

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Quakertown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1994
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1994

About this map

The borough of Quakertown and the surrounding townships of Richland and East Rockhill appear during a period of notable mid-century expansion and land use transition. The map details the local road network, including Tollgate Rd and Doylestown Road, which connect historical hamlets like Applebachsville, Richlandtown, and Trumbauersville. Cultural landmarks from this era are well-documented, from the Drive-in Theater west of town to the Penridge High Sch and nearby Penridge Airport to the south.

The landscape is characterized by the winding course of Tohickon Creek and its many tributaries, such as Dimple Creek and Beaver Run. This survey captures the region just as major conservation and recreation areas were being solidified, noting Lake Towhee County Park and multiple State Game Lands. Industrial and community sites like the Rockhill Sta and the Quarry near Rock Hill reflect the local economy, while several locations of a Covered Bridge point to the area's rural engineering heritage.