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1956 Map of New Holland

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of New Holland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

New Holland serves as a primary hub for this fertile agricultural landscape in Lancaster County, as shown in this mid-century survey with later updates. The township boundaries of Earl, Leacock, and Salisbury divide a region defined by small crossroad settlements and a dense network of local landmarks. The Conrail line runs east-west, connecting the industrial operations and New Holland Airport to outlying villages like Blue Ball and East Earl.

Tracing the southern reaches reveals a cluster of heritage sites along the Pequea Creek, including Paradise, Leaman Place, and Kinzers. The map identifies numerous rural schools and houses of worship, such as Lady of Lourdes Ch and Zeltenreich Ch, which anchored these communities. Between the rolling topography of Welsh Mountain and the famed village of Intercourse, the landscape is a patchwork of family farms, orchards, and small-scale industries like the Quarry near Summitville.