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1953 Map of Unionville

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Unionville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

The winding courses of the East Branch Brandywine Creek and West Branch Brandywine Creek dominate this corner of Chester County, defining a landscape of deep valleys and historical settlements. Significant institutional presence is marked by the sprawling Embreeville State Hospital and a nearby County Prison, indicating the mid-century land use patterns of the region. The map captures the meeting of rural agricultural life and early industrial leftovers, evidenced by Savery's Mill on Bennetts Run and the proximity of the Reading railroad line in the north.

Local genealogy and social history are well-represented by long-established communities like Unionville, Marshallton, and Lenape. From the St Joseph Cath church in the north to the Shannon Airport and numerous schools like Bradford Heights Sch, the map provides a clear picture of a community transitioning as suburban Philadelphia's influence began to reach further west toward the South Valley Hills.