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1952 Map of Dickinson

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Dickinson
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Pine Grove Furnace sits at the heart of this landscape, marking a legacy of iron production and recreation at the base of South Mountain. The map details the transition from the forested heights of the Michaux State Forest to the productive agricultural valley of Yellow Breeches Creek. Notable institutions like the Huntsdale State Fish Hatchery and Moore Mill reflect the area's dependence on its water resources.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the placement of the Penn Township Consolidated School, Longsdorf Cemetery, and numerous country houses of worship including the South Fairview Church and Pine Grove Chapel. The presence of the Conrail line and the Appalachian Trail underscores the region's importance as both a transportation corridor and a recreational destination. Along the mountain's edge, named hollows such as Irishtown Gap Hollow and Kings Hollow define the intricate topography of the Cumberland Valley's southern border.