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1966 Map of Valley Forge

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Valley Forge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Valley Forge National Historical Park dominates the northern landscape of this map, preserving the grounds of Mount Joy and Mount Misery along the Schuylkill River. The 1966 data, updated with 1981 revisions, shows the transition of southeastern Pennsylvania into a suburban corridor. Dense residential development in purple indicates growth around established rail hubs like Wayne and Paoli, while the Pennsylvania Turnpike and Schuylkill Expressway intersect near the rapidly expanding King of Prussia.

Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous spiritual and community landmarks, such as St Davids Ch and its accompanying St Davids Cem, the Old Union Ch, and the Valley Meetinghouse. The map also preserves the footprint of the area's early industrial and agricultural base, from Great Valley Mills and Waterloo Mills to active quarries near Howellville. The rail network, featuring the Amtrak and Conrail lines, connects long-standing stations such as Cedar Hollow Station and Valley Forge Park Station.