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1956 Map of Arendtsville

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Arendtsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The rural fruit-growing belt of Adams County is defined here by the winding course of Conewago Creek and the protective slopes of South Piney Mountain. This mid-century landscape is anchored by the borough of Arendtsville and the milling heritage of Eicholtz Mill, while the forested northwestern corner contains portions of the Michaux State Forest. The map captures a period of local educational consolidation, featuring the Brysonia Consolidated School alongside older landmarks like Sheelys School.

Regional transportation and topography are notably marked by The Narrows, where the terrain constricts movement between Menallen and Franklin. Settlements such as Bendersville, Biglersville, and Mummasburg are shown in detail, reflecting the settled agricultural and small-town character of the area before modern suburban expansion. Other local landmarks include Camp Nawakwa and the prominent heights of Wildcat Knob and Yellow Hill.