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1912 Map of Mc Calls Ferry

Name: 1912 Topographic Map of Mc Calls Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Susquehanna River cuts a deep, winding path between Lancaster and York counties in this 1910 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by water power and industrial transition. The Holtwood Power Plant stands as a massive modern anchor near the southern end of the sheet, contrasted by the quiet remnants of the Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal (Abandoned) lining the river's edge. This era captures the height of the river-and-rail economy, with the Columbia and Port Deposit RR hugging the shoreline opposite the Pennsylvania RR.

Upland from the river, the township grids of Conestoga, Martic, and Chanceford are dotted with small crossroads settlements and local institutions. Significant industrial heritage is visible at Martic Forge and Erb's Mill, while rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks like the Mylin School and Bethel Church. The intricate topography of hills like Turkey Hill and the numerous named islands including Urey Is reveal the complex terrain navigated by early engineers and settlers.