1977 Map of Fredericksburg

About this map

The northern edge of Lebanon County is defined by the prominent ridge of Blue Mountain, which overlooks a dense patchwork of agricultural fields and small settlements in the late 1970s. The landscape is characterized by the winding path of Swatara Creek and its tributary, Little Swatara Creek, which together carve through the rolling valley floor. This orthophotograph, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, provides a detailed look at the rural economy and land use patterns around Jonestown and Fredericksburg. The imagery reveals the varied textures of active farmland surrounding established villages like Bunker Hill and Mt Zion. Further south, the map captures the residential and industrial growth near Rockwood, where the transition from field to town is clearly visible in the aerial perspective.