1953 Map of Abbottstown

About this map

Conewago Creek and Bermudian Creek wind through this mid-century landscape along the border of Adams and York Counties. The map captures a transition period in regional transportation, featuring the development of the Lincoln Highway 3 Lane corridor alongside established boroughs like East Berlin and Abbottstown. Educational and religious foundations of these rural townships are well-documented, from the Airy Hill Sch and Schaeffer Sch to numerous country congregations such as Paradise Ch and Red Run Ch. Significant local institutions are prominently marked, including the Adams County Fair Grounds and the Paradise Protectory. The varied terrain of the Pigeon Hills to the south contrasts with the flatter agricultural lands near Davidsburg and Farmers, where the York Airport serves the growing aviation needs of the area.