1954 Map of West Chester

About this map

The State Teachers College and the surrounding borough of West Chester serve as the hub for this portion of Chester County during the late 1960s. Purple revision tints illustrate the post-war expansion of the urban core into Chatwood and south toward Westtown, highlighting the transition from a traditional college town into a growing suburban center. The landscape is deeply tied to its watercourses, with the East Branch Chester Creek and Ridley Creek defining the eastern townships, while Brandywine Creek cuts through the southwestern corner near Brinton Bridge.