1955 Map of Conestoga

About this map

The Conestoga River and Pequea Creek define the landscape south of Lancaster, winding through a patchwork of farming townships and small hamlets. This mid-century survey reveals a transition from the academic campus of the State Teachers College in Millersville to the industrial and natural corridors of the south. Evidence of early commerce remains visible at Martic Forge and Burnt Mills, while the name Silver Mine Run hints at the mineral history of the region.