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1952 Map of Carlisle

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Carlisle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The U S Military Reservation Carlisle Barracks and the historic borough of Carlisle serve as the focal point of this 1952 topographic study. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Conodoguinet Creek to the north and the spring-fed waters of Yellow Breeches Creek to the south. Transportation networks of the early fifties are clearly visible, with the Pennsylvania Turnpike cutting across the northern township of Middlesex while the Reading railroad corridor connects industrial nodes from Mount Holly Springs through Carlisle Junction to the county seat.

Local civic life is documented through numerous educational and religious sites, including Stephens School, Lamberton High School, and the Farmers Academy. The map captures the interface between the urban core and agricultural outskirts, featuring landmarks like the Carlisle Fairgrounds and the Pennsylvania National Guard facilities. From the village of Boiling Springs to the smaller settlements of Hickorytown and Caprivi, the map offers a clear view of Cumberland County's mid-century development patterns.