1955 Map of Safe Harbor

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this landscape along the border of Lancaster and York counties, partitioned by the massive Safe Harbor Dam and its adjacent Powerhouse. This industrial presence creates a distinct hydraulic geography, forming Lake Clarke to the northwest and Lake Aldred to the southeast. On the Lancaster side, the township of Manor is a network of rural schools and denominational landmarks like the Manor Meetinghouse, Stehman Ch, and Bethany Ch. Small clusters of development at Washington and Safe Harbor reflect the region's historic reliance on the river and the Conrail line. Across the water, the terrain in Chanceford and Lower Chanceford is defined by steep drainage basins such as Cuffs Run and Otter Creek, where local education once centered on isolated facilities like Shaws Sch and Hake Sch.