1906 Map of New Cumberland

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New Cumberland and the industrial hubs along the Susquehanna River define this 1905 landscape at the intersection of Cumberland, York, and Dauphin counties. The map illustrates a complex transportation network where the Pennsylvania Canal sits largely idle as the Cumberland Valley Railroad and the Northern Central Railway drive the region's economy. Settlements like Steelton and Highspire line the eastern riverbank, while the western side features smaller agricultural and milling communities such as Eberlys Mill and Lisburn. Interior valleys are dotted with local landmarks of genealogical significance, including Oakgrove Church, the Siddonsburg School, and Mt Pleasant Monaghan PO. The topography is marked by the winding courses of Yellow Breeches Creek and Conewago Creek, which once powered local industry and dictated the placement of early roads like the Harrisburg and Gettysburg Pike.