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1955 Map of Airville

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Airville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Muddy Creek Forks serves as a focal point in this southern York County landscape, where the winding waters of Muddy Creek meet the steel of the Maryland and Pennsylvania railroad. The terrain is deeply incised by the drainage systems of Otter Creek and the many branches of Muddy Creek, creating a complex series of ridges and valleys that historically dictated the placement of rural settlements like Brogue, Collinsville, and Airville.

Cultural landmarks are prominently featured, including the Indian Steps Museum situated along the Susquehanna River near Lake Aldred. Genealogists will find a wealth of local history in the numerous rural churches such as Gunston Ch and Chanceford Ch, alongside scattered cemeteries and schools like the Mt Pleasant Sch. The map records the mid-century rural infrastructure before later modernization, documenting the relationship between the small hamlets and the difficult river-valley topography.