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1995 Map of Telford

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Telford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1996
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1996

About this map

The East Branch Perkiomen Creek flows through a landscape of suburban growth and institutional heritage in this mid-1990s survey. The map details the dense residential clusters of Souderton and Telford, showing the concentration of educational and religious sites that defined these communities, from St Maria Goretti Sch to the North Ridge Bible Chapel. This period captures the region just as the Septa rail line and established corridors like Allentown Road supported increasing connectivity between Lansdale and the northern boroughs.

Rural remnants persist on the periphery, particularly near State Game Lands No 196 and along the Indian Creek. Genealogists will find significant value in the documentation of several family-named landmarks and local burial grounds, including the Lukins Cem and Zion Memorial Gardens (Cem). The map also identifies several aviation-related features like the Debris Airport and Moyer Airport, reflecting the diverse land use in this corner of Pennsylvania.