1955 Map of Wakefield

About this map

Fulton House, the birthplace of Robert Fulton, stands as a central historical landmark in this mid-century survey of southern Lancaster County. The landscape is defined by the transition from upland agricultural plateaus to the steep slopes of the Susquehanna River corridor at the Conowingo Reservoir. Settlement patterns are distinctly concentrated around rural crossroads and post offices, such as Wakefield and Fairfield, which served the farming communities of Drumore and Little Britain townships. The local infrastructure of the era is remarkably intact, showing numerous country schools like Brick Hill Sch and Osceola Sch, alongside several community churches including Mechanic Grove Ch and Little Britain Ch. The Penn Central line follows the river's edge, highlighting the historical importance of the river corridor for transportation and power, while the interior is crisscrossed by drainage systems like Conowingo Creek and Fishing Creek.