1952 Map of Plainfield

About this map

Conodoguinet Creek winds through the limestone valley of central Cumberland County, defining the rural character of a landscape partitioned into townships like West Pennsboro and Dickinson. This mid-century document captures a period of transition where traditional agrarian hubs like Plainfield and Bloserville meet the modern infrastructure of the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The map is particularly rich in local educational history, identifying numerous rural schoolhouses such as Green Hill School, Stone School, and the Waterloo School (Abandoned). The presence of the Penn Central railroad and several small crossroads settlements like Bears Crossroads illustrates the historical transportation network that supported the local economy. Religious and community life is anchored by landmarks like the Opossum Hill Union Church and the combined McAllister School and Church, while newer cultural additions like a Drive-in theater appear along the main thoroughfares.