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1943 Map of McCalls Ferry

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of McCalls Ferry
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this mid-century landscape, serving as the industrial and geographical boundary between York County and Lancaster County. Along the eastern shore, the Pennsylvania RR and specialized stops like Shenks Ferry Sta and Creswell Sta highlight the river's role as a primary transportation corridor. Inland, the terrain is defined by a dense network of small farming communities and educational landmarks such as the Mylin School and Prospect Hill School.

The industrial character of the region is evident at Safe Harbor and the Power Plant near Holtwood, where the river's energy was being actively harnessed. Historic milling and ironworking sites like Erbs Mill and Martic Forge appear alongside numerous rural meeting places, including Bethel Church and Mt Nebo Church, reflecting the area's deep-rooted settlement patterns before modern suburban expansion changed the character of townships like Manor and Conestoga.