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1955 Map of Womelsdorf

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Womelsdorf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Womelsdorf and Robesonia anchor the northern reaches of this landscape, situated along the Conrail rail corridor and a major 3 Lane Highway. The central geography is dominated by the broad elevation of South Mountain, which creates a natural divide between the northern valley settlements and the rural townships to the south. This mid-century view shows a community deeply rooted in its institutions, featuring the sprawling Bethany Orphan Home near Ryeland and historical landmarks like Conrad Weiser Park.

To the south, the terrain descends into the Furnace Hills and the winding course of Cocalico Creek. Smaller settlements like Kleinfeltersville and Newmanstown appear alongside local education and faith markers, including the Swamp Sch and Algemimen Chapel. The presence of a Mill Race near Millbach points to an earlier era of water-powered industry, while recreational sites like the Lebanon Valley Sportsman Club suggest the mid-century transition toward conservation and outdoor leisure.