1960 Map of Telford

About this map

Souderton and Telford anchor this detailed landscape at a time of significant transition between rural Pennsylvania farmland and suburban expansion. The Reading railroad corridor serves as the industrial spine through the heart of these boroughs, while the Northeast Extension PA Turnpike and Interchange 31 at Mainland mark the arrival of modern regional connectivity. This mid-century survey captures the density of localized institutions, such as the Home for the Aged and numerous denominational landmarks like the Schwenkfelder Ch and Jerusalem Union Ch. Outside the boroughs, the map reveals a network of traditional schoolhouses and cemeteries including St Michaels Cem and the Hilltown Sch, set against the winding courses of Perkiomen Creek and Neshaminy Creek. The northern reaches are characterized by the preserved acreage of State Game Lands No 196 near Ridge Valley.