1956 Map of Leola

About this map

Leola and Bareville sit at the heart of this agricultural landscape in Lancaster County, where the settlement pattern follows the productive limestone soils and the established path of the Lincoln Highway. The map captures a transition period in the mid-20th century, showing the established Penn Central rail lines alongside emerging modern landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and an Amusement Park near Greenland. Traditional community hubs remain central to the geography, from the Groffdale Ch and Carpenter Ch to numerous one-room schoolhouse sites such as Sunnyside Sch and Maple Grove Sch. The intricate drainage of Conestoga Creek and Pequea Creek carves through the townships of Upper Leacock and East Lampeter, illustrating the relationship between the rolling terrain and the region's historic farmsteads and crossroads villages.