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1955 Map of Safe Harbor

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Safe Harbor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

The Safe Harbor Dam anchors this stretch of the Susquehanna River, creating the expansive Lake Clarke and powering the region through its massive Powerhouse and associated Substations. Along the eastern banks in Lancaster County, the landscape is dotted with rural institutions like the Manor Meetinghouse, Stehman Ch, and Creswell Sch, reflecting the deep-rooted agricultural communities of Manor township. On the York County side, the terrain rises sharply from the water, characterized by the steep drainages of Fishing Creek and Otter Creek.

Industrial and social footprints are evident in the Sedimentation Basins near the river and the presence of recreational spots like Camp Echo Trail. Small crossroads settlements such as New Bridgeville, Lucky, and Leibhart Corner serve as focal points for local history research, alongside numerous country churches including Bethany Ch and Salem Ch. The map also identifies historical river points like Shenks Ferry, providing a look at the river-centered economy before modern infrastructure fully transformed the valley.