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2016 Map of Safe Harbor

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Safe Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Susquehanna River serves as the central artery and natural boundary between Lancaster and York Counties in this mid-2010s survey. The map details the complex topography of the river gorge, highlighting the dramatic transition from the plateau down to the water at Turkey Hill and the series of islands including Else Island and Indian Rock Island. The eastern bank is dotted with historic rural settlements such as Washington Boro, Creswell, and the eponymous village of Safe Harbor, situated where the Conestoga River joins the larger flow.

Evidence of the region's long-standing river economy is visible through named features like Shenks Ferry, which recalls the essential water crossings of previous generations. To the west, the landscape of York County is characterized by winding runs and creeks like Fishing Creek and Otter Cr, interspersed with small communities such as New Bridgeville and Lucky. Small local landmarks, including the Springville Cem, provide valuable reference points for those tracing family history in this corner of Pennsylvania.