1944 Map of Norrisville

About this map

The Mason and Dixon Line serves as the focal point of this 1944 survey, dividing the landscapes of York County, Pennsylvania, from Baltimore County and Harford County in Maryland. The map reveals a rural economy centered on small crossroads settlements and water-powered industry, such as Ivory Mill situated along Deer Creek. The terrain is marked by numerous small farming communities including Norrisville, Stewartstown, and Gorsuch Mills. Social life is anchored by local institutions like Centre Church and McKendree Church, alongside rural educational centers such as Ebaughs School and Leibs School. A specialized Telephone Transformer Station in the northwestern quadrant points to the era's infrastructure development, while the placement of the boundary monument underscores the precise geodetic efforts required to maintain the historic state border.