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2016 Map of Dillsburg

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Dillsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The northern reaches of the Blue Ridge mountains meet the agricultural valleys of York and Adams Counties in this topographical study. High ridges like Long Mtn and Stone Head dominate the northwestern corner, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds past peaks like Center Point Knob. Descending from these heights, the landscape transitions into a network of small crossroad settlements and farmsteads. The historic Baltimore Pike serves as a primary artery, connecting Dillsburg and Franklintown with southern locales such as York Springs.

Local heritage is deeply etched into the terrain through numerous family and congregational sites, including the Chestnut Grove Lutheran Church Cem and the Latimore Mennonite Meetinghouse Cem. The importance of water-driven industry is preserved in place names like Deardorffs Mill and Pond Mill Bridge, situated along the winding courses of Latimore Creek and Bermudian Creek. Aviation interests are represented by the rural Mathna Airport and Bermudian Valley Airpark, highlighting the region's mix of traditional land use and modern utility.