1954 Map of Hanover

About this map

The manufacturing and transit hub of Hanover dominates this 1954 survey, which was updated in 1968 to reflect a significant urban expansion to the north and east. The city sits at the confluence of the Western Maryland RR and the Penn Central RR, industries that supported local landmarks like the Kraft Mill and the Fairgrounds. Beyond the town center, the landscape of York and Adams Counties is dotted with small-scale agriculture and historic community anchors, including the Lincoln Speedway and Devener Airport. Along the West Branch Codorus Creek and its tributaries, rural life centered on local institutions such as Menges Mills, Fuhrmans Mill, and numerous country schools like the Bears Sch and Center Sch. The map preserves the exact locations of many family-named cemeteries, from Mt Olivet Cem to the smaller Bucher Cem, making it an essential resource for regional genealogy.