Dripps map of Frankford and vicinity, 1849
This map of part of the Frankford Creek watershed shows many mills, dams, estates, and other features that no longer exist, and several tributaries that have since been encapsulated in sewers. The map was beautifully drawn by the artist and lithographer August Kollner, and published by Matthew Dripps.
To view a full resolution version of this map, visit the Greater Philadelphia Geohistory Network. Dripps published several other maps of Philadelphia municipalities before the 1854 Act of Consolidation. You can also find them on the Geohistory website by going to the Resource Browser and searching for the keyword "Dripps".
Full title: Map of the Township of Oxford, Boroughs of Frankford and Bridesburg, with parts of Bristol, N. Liberties and Cheltenham Townships. Published by M. Dripps, Phila. 1849 Sold by C. A. Brown & Co. No. 36 N. 6th St. Phila. Lithy. of A. Kollner, Camp's Lithc. press, Phoenix Block, Phila.