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1906 Map of New Cumberland

Name: 1906 Topographic Map of New Cumberland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

New Cumberland and Lemoyne anchor the southern bank of the Susquehanna River, serving as vital hubs for the Northern Central RR and Pittsburg Division lines at the turn of the century. The map illustrates a landscape transitioning from the riverfront industrial centers of Steelton and Highspire to the agricultural interiors of York Co. Local infrastructure of the era is remarkably detailed, showing the Pennsylvania Canal (Abandoned) alongside newer transport arteries like the Harrisburg and Gettysburg Pike.

Genealogical interest is found in the scattered rural landmarks, including the Weaver Schoolhouse, Salem Church, and family-named points like Eberly Mill. The meandering Conewago Creek and Yellow Breeches Creek define the township boundaries of Fairview, Newberry, and Warrington, where small settlements such as Yocumtown and Rossville supported the farming population before the region's later suburban expansion.