1904 Map of West Chester

About this map

West Chester serves as the central hub for a dense network of rail lines and early 20th-century settlements in this detailed survey of Chester and Delaware counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Brandywine Creek and its many tributaries, including Pocopson Creek and Radley Run, which powered early industry at sites like Dutton Mill and the Henry Clay Factory. The map captures the region's transition into a major suburban and agricultural corridor, with the Pennsylvania R. R. and the Wilmington & Northern R. R. connecting small communities such as Downingtown, Marshallton, and Sugartown.