1966 Map of Shippensburg

About this map

The Shippensburg State College campus serves as a central landmark for this mid-1960s survey of the Cumberland Valley, where the academic grounds meet the bustling rail intersections of the Penn Central and Reading lines. The landscape is a mix of agricultural fields and small villages, with many rural crossroads anchored by landmarks like St Pauls Ch and Rowe Ch. The meandering Conodoguinet Creek defines the northern topography, while to the south, the industrial influence of quarries and shale pits near Pinola and the Maryland Western Railroad corridor is evident. Local history is etched into the terrain at sites like Spring Hill Cemetery and the Fairgrounds, reflecting a community where established educational institutions and traditional rail transport supported the local economy. From the village of Orrstown to the elevations of Timber Hill, the map captures the transition between town life and the surrounding farm country.