1908 Map of New Holland

About this map

Ephrata and its surrounding townships in Lancaster County reveal a landscape defined by an intricate network of turnpikes and rail lines during the first decade of the twentieth century. The New Holland Turnpike and the Philadelphia and Reading railroad facilitate movement across the fertile valley floor, connecting established hubs like New Holland and Akron. Away from the main lines, the map reveals the dense placement of rural infrastructure, including dozens of local education sites such as Stonestown School and Lyons School.