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2010 Map of Palmyra

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Palmyra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Palmyra serves as the central hub of this Pennsylvania landscape, where an extensive network of local roads and aviation infrastructure meet the winding waterways of the Susquehanna Valley. Small airfields like Millard Airport, Kruger Airport, and Reigle Field are interspersed among the town blocks and agricultural lands, highlighting the importance of regional general aviation. To the north and east, the hydrology is defined by the Swatara Creek and Quittapahilla Creek, with the Water Works Dam positioned near the northern boundary.

Settlement patterns extend beyond the main town to include the communities of Mount Pleasant and Campbell. Local history is anchored by the Mount Annville Cemetery and Evergreen Cemetery, while numerous family-named roads like Lindley Murray Rd and Hostetter Ln provide a detailed view of the rural property divisions. The area is heavily dissected by small drainage systems including Gingrich Run, Killinger Creek, and Buckholder Run, which have influenced the local road layout and land use for generations.