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2019 Map of Holtwood

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Holtwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Susquehanna River cuts a deep path through this portion of Lancaster and York counties, defining a landscape of high ridges and a complex archipelago of river islands. Clusters of riverine landforms such as Deepwater Island, Turkey Island, and Big Chestnut Island sit just offshore from Boeckel Landing, while the eastern bank is dominated by the sprawling Muddy Run Recreation Reservoir. These waters have long dictated the local economy, evidenced by the presence of Erbs Mill and the historic Coyne Lock near the river's edge.

Upland settlements like Bethesda, Holtwood, and Drumore are connected by a network of rural roads that follow the winding topography. Genealogists will find significant value in the numerous burial grounds documented here, including the Muddy Run Presbyterian Cem and the Rawlinsville Mennonite Cem. The map captures the interface between industrial water management and the enduring rural character of communities like Castle Fin and Susquehanna Trails.