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1955 Map of Fredericksburg

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Fredericksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Blue Mountain and Little Mountain dominate the northern landscape of this mid-century survey, creating a steep-sided corridor for the Appalachian Trail. Below the ridges, the valley opens into a complex network of agricultural and small-town life where Little Swatara Creek and the larger Swatara Creek define the drainage patterns. The era's transportation shifts are visible in the expanding footprint of the William Penn Highway as it bypasses established hubs like Jonestown and Fredericksburg.

Local researchers can find significant genealogical detail in the numerous country schools and churches scattered throughout the rural townships. From Umberger Sch and Sherks Sch to the Our Lady of Fatima Chapel, these landmarks pinpoint established community centers. The map also captures specialized land uses of the period, including several youth camps like Camp Strause and Camp Carson, and a small Airfield south of Fredericksburg, illustrating the intersection of recreation and local commerce in northern Lebanon County.