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1953 Map of Seven Valleys

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Seven Valleys
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

The South Branch Codorus Creek valley serves as a primary corridor for transportation and settlement in this portion of York County. The Penn Central line threads through the narrow valley floor, connecting the community of Seven Valleys with established stops at Hanover Junction, Seitzville, and Larue. This rail-reliant geography contrasts with the upland ridges where crossroads communities like Jefferson (Codorus P O) and Sinsheim are positioned along the drainage divides.

Local rural life is anchored by family-named landmarks and institutions, including the Zion Shaeffer Union Ch and Snyder Sch. The topography is defined by significant elevations such as Huntrick Hill and Dug Hill Ridge, which separate the agricultural valleys. The southern reach of the map features the village of Glenville and the Maryland Line Creek, indicating the proximity to the state border and the long-standing transport networks of the Western Maryland corridor.