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2010 Map of Gap

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Gap
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Mine Ridge and Gap Hill define the northern terrain of this Lancaster County landscape, where the settlements of Gap and Christiana anchor an area deeply rooted in early Pennsylvania industry and transit. The map traces the historical intersection of commerce and geography, most notably at Nickel Mines, situated along the appropriately named Nickel Mines Run. The surrounding countryside is dotted with small crossroads communities like Ninepoints, Smyrna, and Bartville, which supported the agrarian and mining economy of the region.

Waterways like Londonland Run and West Branch Octoraro Creek cut through the hills, providing the power for sites such as Conners Mill. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific landmarks such as the Bart Post Office and Wateland Cemetery, while the road network connects vanished stopping points like Vintage Station and Slaymakersville, reflecting a period of transition in rural township infrastructure.