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1952 Map of Newville

Name: 1952 Topographic Map of Newville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Conodoguinet Creek carves a winding path across the Cumberland Valley, framing a landscape defined by traditional Pennsylvania farming townships and mid-century infrastructure. The borough of Newville stands as a central hub, where the Penn Central railroad and the Pennsylvania Turnpike intersect a region deeply rooted in communal life. The map reveals a dense network of local landmarks, including the John Graham Memorial Cemetery and various country schoolhouses such as the Oak Flat School and Gillespie School.

To the north, Blue Mountain rises sharply at Doubling Gap, providing a striking topographic boundary. The transition from the high ridges of the north to the fertile valley floor is marked by numerous small tributaries like Doubling Gap Creek and Whisky Run. This survey also highlights significant conservation areas, notably State Game Lands No 169, and local agricultural features like the fish hatchery near Green Spring.