The fruit-growing and rural landscape of northern Adams County comes into focus in this detailed topographic study. Centered on Biglerville, the area reveals a dense network of secondary roads such as Orchard Ln and Nursery Rd, which hint at the agricultural heritage of the region. Notable topographic landmarks like Wolfpit Hill and Chestnut Hill define the drainages of Opossum Cr and Bermudian Cr, where small settlements such as Bendersville and Aspers historically thrived. Further south, the map documents the convergence of several waterways, including Conewago Cr and Rock Cr, near established crossroads like Table Rock and Hunterstown. Modern infrastructure, such as the Bowtie Airport, appears alongside traditional sites like Limerock Mill and Saw Horse Farm, reflecting the gradual layering of transportation and land use over time.
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1904 · Carlisle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Gettysburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Fairfield
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1919 · Newville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Gettysburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1943 · Carlisle
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1944 · Gettysburg
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Mc Sherrystown
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Arendtsville
USGS Topo · 1:31,680
1944 · Fairfield
USGS Topo · 1:31,680