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1953 Map of Seven Valleys

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seven Valleys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The winding courses of Codorus Creek and the South Branch Codorus Creek define the agricultural and industrial character of this York County landscape. Small crossroads settlements like Jefferson (Codorus PO), Seitzville, and Brodbecks anchor the rural townships, while the rail lines of the Penn Central and the Western Maryland converge at key transit points such as Hanover Junction and Valley Junction. This rail network was central to the region's development, moving goods between the borough of Spring Grove and the outlying farms of North Codorus.

Evidence of established community life is found in the distribution of country schools and churches, including the Miller Sch and St Jacobs Ch. Ridges like Saubel Hill and Dug Hill Ridge overlook narrow valleys such as Krebs Valley, where localized industry and commerce appear at sites like Bowmans Store. The map illustrates a transitional period in the mid-20th century as traditional land use patterns persisted alongside infrastructure revisions.