1954 Map of Glen Rock

About this map

The Pennsylvania railroad line serves as a central artery for commerce through this portion of York County, threading through the industrial and residential heart of Glen Rock. In the mid-1950s, the landscape here is characterized by a high density of rural institutions, particularly small schools such as the Schesslers Sch and Caslow Sch, alongside numerous community churches like Bupps Union Ch and St Peters Ch. The topography is defined by the carved valleys of the South Branch Codorus Creek and its many tributaries, creating a patchwork of wooded hills and cleared farmland. This era captures the transition between traditional agrarian life and the growing connectivity of the region, evidenced by the cluster of settlements at Shrewsbury and Hungerford, where the Stewartstown rail line meets the local road network. Genealogists will find significant value in the detailed mapping of local burial grounds, including the Chestnut Hill Cem and Ness Cem.