1912 Map of Mc Calls Ferry

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep path through this landscape, defining the boundary between Lancaster Co and York Co. Along its banks, the river-and-rail economy of the early twentieth century is visible in crossings like Shenks Ferry and the Columbia and Port Deposit Branch line. Industrial and agricultural hubs like Safe Harbor, Martic Forge, and York Furnace dot the rugged creek valleys that feed into the main waterway. Local genealogy is well-represented through numerous rural institutions, including Bethel Church, Erbs Mill, and a high density of country schoolhouses such as Mylin School and Hake School. The map reveals a transition from the larger riverfront settlements like Washingtonboro to the upland farming communities of Willow Street and Marticville, connected by the winding routes of the Pennsylvania RR.