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1955 Map of Richland

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Richland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Myerstown and Richland anchor this landscape during a period of transition, where established rural communities meet mid-century aviation and infrastructure. The map highlights the Tulpehocken valley's development, featuring the School of Theology and local educational markers like the Spangler Sch and Milbach Sch. To the south, the terrain rises into the White Oak Hill and Furnace Hills, where the Lebanon Res and Furnace Run define the drainage patterns toward the Lancaster County line.

Transportation networks are central to the area's layout, with the Conrail line cutting through the northern settlements while smaller hamlets like Reistville and Iona remain connected by backroads. Aviation interest is noted by the presence of both the Lebanon Valley Airpark and the Buffalo Springs Airfield, signaling the region's modernization. Traditional local history is preserved through numerous country churches, including Heidelberg Ch and Kralls Ch, which served as the social centers for the surrounding farming townships.