1953 Map of Stewartstown

About this map

The Maryland and Pennsylvania railroad winds through the rolling landscape of York County, connecting rural centers like Felton and Stewartstown. This mid-century survey reveals a highly localized economy still defined by traditional water-powered sites such as Sechrist Mill, Bacon Mill, and Hyson Mill. These landmarks, along with many small crossroad settlements like Winterstown and Cross Roads, illustrate the transition from a nineteenth-century mill-and-rail hub to a modern agricultural district. The map is particularly rich for genealogical research, documenting numerous community anchors including St Pauls Ch, Lebanon Ch Cem, and the Old Roundhill Cem. Dense woodland remains concentrated along the branching tributaries of Muddy Creek, while the surrounding plateaus of Windsor and Hopewell townships are dominated by open fields and farmsteads.