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1969 Map of Palmyra

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Palmyra
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Reading railroad corridor serves as the industrial and social spine of this Central Pennsylvania landscape, connecting the dense borough of Palmyra to Annville and the smaller enclave of Palmdale. To the north, the winding course of Swatara Creek and the remnants of the historic Union Canal reveal an older era of transport that predated the rail lines. The map captures a transition toward modern aviation with local facilities like Millard Airport and Reigle Landing Field situated amidst the rolling fields between settlements.

Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of these communities through numerous institutions, including the Annville-Cleona High Sch, Forge Street Sch, and several rural houses of worship such as Brindagles Ch and Hershey Ch. The landscape is dotted with active limestone quarries and gravel pits, particularly around Annville, reflecting the region's enduring reliance on geological resources alongside its agricultural and residential development.