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2016 Map of Wagontown

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Wagontown
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The rolling hills of northern Chester County are defined by the winding course of West Branch Brandywine Creek and its many tributaries, such as Culbertson Run and Indian Run. This landscape is home to a dense network of historic settlements and hamlets, including Wagontown, Brandywine Manor, and Guthriesville. The southern edge of the map is dominated by the industrial and residential corridors of Coatesville, Caln, and Thorndale, where modern infrastructure meets long-established sites like the Caln Meeting House.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the smaller localities such as Lewis Mills, Cupola, and Icedale, the latter of which sits adjacent to Icedale Lake. The map also preserves the locations of community landmarks like Beth Israel Cem and Polish Cem near the Coatesville Reservoir. To the north, the terrain rises toward The Baron Hills and Struble Lake, providing a clear view of how the Pennsylvania countryside transitioned from rural farming roots to its contemporary suburban and industrial character.