1955 Map of Fredericksburg

About this map

Blue Mountain and Little Mountain frame the northern reaches of this mid-century landscape, where the Appalachian Trail follows the ridge through State Game Lands No 80. The southern valley is defined by the winding course of Swatara Creek and its tributary, Little Swatara Creek. Significant local history is anchored in the borough of Jonestown and the village of Fredericksburg, which serve as hubs for a rural landscape dotted with family-named institutions like Sherks Sch and Wengert Sch. Evidence of the region's agricultural and transit roots is visible in the alignment of the William Penn Highway and the small airfield at Farmers Pride Airport. The map highlights a network of country churches and burial grounds, including Meckville Cem and Shirksville Cem, documenting the established community fabric of Lebanon County during this era of growth.