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1997 Map of Columbia West

Name: 1997 Topographic Map of Columbia West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep path through this landscape, dividing the riverfront communities of Marietta and Columbia from the elevated terrain of the Hellam Hills to the west. This late-twentieth-century study shows the established rail infrastructure of Conrail following the riverbanks, connecting industrial points like the Compressor Sta and various riverside quarries. The map captures the distinct character of the Lancaster and York County border, where the relatively flat agricultural lands of East Donegal and West Donegal meet the prominent overlooks at Chickies Rock and Buzzards Roost.

Local history is preserved in the numerous named cemeteries and small community centers such as Maytown, Wrightsville, and Hallam (Hellam PO). Significant institutional landmarks including Donegal High Sch and the Donegal Springs Airpark appear alongside the intricate drainage patterns of Donegal Creek and Chickies Creek, illustrating the intersection of modern development and the region's historic watercourses.