1901 Map of West Chester
USGS Topo · Published 1958About this map
West Chester serves as the focal point of this regional survey, situated at the nexus of several vital rail lines and thoroughfares at the turn of the century. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Brandywine Creek and its many tributaries, which historically powered local industry at sites like the Henry Clay Factory and Dutton Mill. To the south, the industrial influence of Wilmington and Augustine is evident where the rail network of the Philadelphia and Reading RR and Central RR meet the water. The map records a transition from these urban centers to rural agricultural lands and significant institutions, such as the House of Refuge near Cheyney. Genealogists will find interest in the distinct township boundaries and small settlements like Brandywine Summit and Oakbourne, which highlight the density of early Pennsylvania and Delaware communities.
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