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1944 Map of Greencastle

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Greencastle
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Greencastle serves as the central hub for this mid-century survey of Franklin County, Pennsylvania, which captures the region's agricultural and industrial infrastructure during the war years. The landscape is defined by the Pennsylvania railroad lines and the winding course of Conococheague Creek in the west, alongside Muddy Run and Marsh Run to the east. The rural character of townships like Antrim and Guilford is illustrated through a dense network of local landmarks, including the Shisham Lime Quarry and an old Grist Mill situated along the stream banks.

Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through the inclusion of several outlying schoolhouses, such as Rock Hill School, Clay Hill School, and Canebrake School. Small settlements like Shady Grove, Kauffman, and Marion dot the countryside, while Cedar Hill Cemetery marks the western edge of the borough. The map documents the vital water resources of the era, from the Greencastle Reservoir to Big Spring and Muddy Run Spring.