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1969 Map of Enders

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Enders
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Peters Mountain and its neighbors dominate this landscape, forming a series of parallel ridges that dictated the settlement patterns of northern Dauphin County. In the valleys between these steep rises, communities like Enders and Carsonville established themselves along the waters of Powell Creek and Clark Creek. The presence of Victoria Furnace and Ellendale Forge reflects an era of local industry where the valley's resources were harnessed for iron production.

Transport and recreation are etched into the terrain, with the Appalachian Trail following the high ground of the ridges while the Old RR Grade runs through the Stony Creek valley. Large portions of the southern map area are preserved as State Game Lands No 211, a massive tract of land that remains largely undeveloped. For genealogists, the map reveals numerous small community landmarks such as Bowernan Ch and Union Ch Cem, alongside rural infrastructure like the Gusler Airport.