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2019 Map of Terre Hill

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Terre Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Adamstown Ridge overlooks a landscape deeply rooted in the Anabaptist traditions of Lancaster County. This modern survey details a dense network of small communities including Terre Hill, Bowmansville, and Martindale, many of which center around significant religious and genealogical sites. The map is particularly notable for its documentation of numerous faith-based landmarks, such as the Centerville Mennonite Church Cem and the Muddy Creek Old Order Mennonite Cem.

Waterways like the Conestoga River, Muddy Creek, and Little Muddy Cr wind through the valleys, historically providing the foundation for the local milling and agricultural economy. The map preserves several family and historic burial sites, ranging from the Old Welsh Cem to Messner's Grave Yard, providing essential data for those tracing local lineages. The transition from industrial corridors to quiet rural townships is clearly marked across the Berks and Lancaster County boundary.