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1957 Map of Norrisville

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Norrisville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

Deer Creek and its many tributaries, including Drybranch and Cattail Branch, carve through the rolling landscape of the Maryland-Pennsylvania border. This mid-century survey documents the rural character of northern Harford County and southern York County during a time when small crossroads like Gorsuch Mills and Norrisville served as local hubs. The Mason-Dixon Line bisects the terrain, separating the townships of Hopewell and Shrewsbury from the Maryland countryside.

Genealogists and local historians will find significant detail in the numerous rural landmarks, such as Ayers Chapel, the Pine Grove Memorial Ch Cem, and McKendree Cem. The presence of Harris Mill and Ivory Mill along the watercourses points to the area's agricultural and industrial heritage. Institutional sites like the Jolly Acres Summer Camp and Camp Deer Creek reflect the area's use as a summer retreat for the nearby regional population centers.