
Susquehanna River dominates this landscape, where industrial development and historical landmarks meet along the banks of Conewago Falls. Large islands like Brunner Island and Haldeman Island sit in the river's path, with the Penn Central rail lines tracking the water on both sides. The map captures a moment of growth for communities like Mount Wolf and Manchester, showing the expansion of residential streets and schools such as Northeastern High Sch. Along the Codorus Creek, the presence of the Codorus Furnace speaks to the region's early industrial roots, while active Locust Grove Quarries near Bainbridge highlight the mid-century mineral economy. The area is a network of small hamlets and local infrastructure, from the Water Tank in York Haven to the Community Chapel and Mundis Mill, illustrating a transition from traditional rural mill sites to modern utilities and pipelines.
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5 editions found
1906 · New Cumberland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · Middletown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1908 · York
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1910 · York
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1920 · Hanover
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Hanover
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · New Cumberland
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Middletown
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Baltimore
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1950 · Harrisburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000