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1952 Map of Dickinson

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dickinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

South Mountain dominates the southern half of this quadrangle, where the Appalachian Trail winds through the terrain near Pine Grove Furnace. The landscape reflects a mix of industrial history and mid-century recreation, centered around the waters of Mountain Creek and Laurel Forge Pond. To the north, the terrain transitions into a valley defined by the winding Yellow Breeches Creek, a corridor that supported early infrastructure like Moore Mill and the Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery.

Settlement patterns follow the Reading railroad line and the Walnut Bottom Road, connecting small communities like Huntsdale, Dickinson, and Hockersville. The map documents several local landmarks of genealogical interest, including the Penn Township Consolidated School, Longsdorfs Cemetery, and several rural houses of worship such as the South Fairview Church. The presence of Camp Michaux and the State Forest Monument indicates the area's established role as a destination for outdoor activity within the Michaux State Forest.