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2016 Map of Fredericksburg

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Blue Mountain anchors the northern boundary of this central Pennsylvania landscape, where the Appalachian National Scenic Trail traces the high ridge along the Lebanon and Schuylkill county lines. Below the mountain, the terrain transitions into the Monroe Valley, a corridor defined by Monroe Creek and a network of rural lanes. The settlement pattern is concentrated along the east-west corridor of Interstate 78 and Route 22, connecting established communities like Fredericksburg and Jonestown.

Local aviation and agriculture are visible through landmarks such as Farmers Pride Airport and Dutch Country Egg Farms Airport. The southern half of the map is dominated by the winding paths of Swatara Creek and Little Swatara Creek, which support several smaller clusters like Shirksville and Freeport Mills. Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of historic burial grounds and religious sites, including the Wenger Meetinghouse and the Meckville Mennonite Cemetery.