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2010 Map of Holtwood

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

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this 2010 quadrangle, where hydroelectric infrastructure meets rural Lancaster and York counties. At the center of this riverine landscape sits the Holtwood Dam, a massive structure that has shaped the local economy and topography for a century. The surrounding waters are dotted with numerous named islands such as Mount Johnson Island and Peavine Island, while the eastern shore is defined by the significant Muddy Run Recreation Reservoir and its associated Muddy Run Recreation Dam.

Smaller settlements and historical sites like Erbs Mill, Bethesda, and Drumore are scattered across the higher ground. The map details a complex network of waterways, including the winding Muddy Creek and Tucquan Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the presence of Drumore Cemetery and old landmarks like Coyne Lock and Boeckel Landing provides specific points for tracing family ties to the river's industrial and maritime past.