1906 Map of New Cumberland

About this map

New Cumberland and Lemoyne serve as the focal points along the Susquehanna River on this early twentieth-century survey. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Yellow Breeches Creek and Conewago Creek, which carve through the undulating terrain of Fairview and Newberry townships. Transport networks are in a state of transition, visible where the Pennsylvania RR and Northern Central RR run parallel to the remnants of the Pennsylvania Canal (Abandoned) near Highspire. Local life is anchored by family-named landmarks and rural institutions, including Fortney PO, Eberlys Mill, and several community hubs like Salem Church and the Shafer Schoolhouse. The presence of Spades Wharf I and Little Stony I along the river highlights the historical importance of the waterway for regional commerce and navigation before the further expansion of modern infrastructure.