1956 Map of New Holland

Along the southern reach, the Pequea Creek meanders through township lands where family-named sites like Zeltenreich Ch and Hershey Ch mark the social centers of the rural community. The presence of numerous institutions like Mussers Sch and Centerville Sch among the working farms illustrates the localized nature of education before widespread consolidation. The rail infrastructure of Conrail serves the industrial fringe of the larger towns, while smaller hamlets like New Milltown and Paradise maintain their quiet, village character.