1954 Map of West York

About this map

The industrial and residential growth of York and West York anchors the eastern edge of this mid-century Pennsylvania landscape. A dense network of transport and infrastructure fans out from the city, including the Airport, the Fairgrounds, and the Maryland and Pennsylvania railroad lines. To the south and west, the landscape transitions into a series of smaller rural hubs and family-named landmarks like Thomasville, Bair, and Stoverstown. The importance of water management and recreation is evident in the presence of the Indian Rock Dam along Codorus Creek, alongside community spaces like the Graybillview Golf Course. Genealogists will find a high density of local history markers, including Strayers Cemetery and St Pauls Union Church, which represent the long-standing foundations of the Jackson and North Codorus townships during this era of post-war expansion.