1955 Map of Kirkwood

About this map

Octoraro Lake and the winding Octoraro Creek define this rural landscape on the border of Lancaster and Chester counties. The area reflects a deeply rooted agricultural and community network, anchored by local institutions like Wesley Ch, Colerain Cem Ch, and the Salem Sch. The settlement pattern is dispersed across small hubs such as Kirkwood, Little Britain, and Oxford, connected by winding roads that follow the ridges between numerous runs and branches.