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1955 Map of Holtwood

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Holtwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Holtwood Reservoir dominates this mid-century landscape along the Susquehanna River, held back by the massive Holtwood Dam and its adjacent Power Plant. This industrial hub at Holtwood is contrasted by the quiet agricultural and timbered slopes of the Martic and Drumore districts. Genealogists can find several family-named landmarks and rural social centers, including Erbs Mill, Bethesda Ch, and Union Chapel.

Downstream, the river is a maze of islands such as Piney Island and Peavine Island, while the western bank in York County shows evidence of older transit systems via the Abandoned Canal and Coyne Lock. The Pennsylvania railroad line snakes along the river's edge, serving small riverside points like Peach Bottom and Benton. This survey captures a moment when traditional river landings like Boeckel Landing remained visible alongside the modern power infrastructure that redefined the valley.