1912 Map of Mc Calls Ferry

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The Susquehanna River carves a deep path through Lancaster and York counties, serving as the dominant geographic and industrial artery for the region. Along its banks, the transition from older transport methods to modern infrastructure is evident. The Tidewater Canal (Abandoned) runs parallel to the water, superseded by the Pennsylvania RR and its numerous river-side stops such as Shenks Ferry Sta and York Furnace Sta. The local economy of the early 1910s is anchored by river power and iron history, seen at the Power Plant near McCalls Ferry & Holtwood P O and the established Martic Forge. Inland, the landscape is dotted with a dense network of civic foundations, including the Mylin School, Bethesda Church, and small milling operations like Eros Mill along Tucquan Creek.