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1964 Map of York Haven

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of York Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this landscape, defined by the industrial and geological features between York Haven and Bainbridge. The massive footprint of Brunner Island sits opposite Haldeman Island, flanked by the turbulent Conewago Falls and Haldeman Riffles. This riverine economy is supported by the Penn Central rail lines, which connect riverside settlements like Saginaw and the quarry-heavy district of Billmeyer. Inland, the map reveals the growth of Mount Wolf and Manchester, where residential streets meet established landmarks like the Codorus Furnace and Northeastern High Sch.

Tracing the path of Codorus Creek toward the Hellam Hills, the map documents a mix of 18th-century roots and 20th-century utility. The presence of numerous Quarries and pipelines alongside family-named landmarks like Cassels Ch and Goods Cem illustrates the transition from a traditional agricultural river valley to a modern industrial corridor. Rural roads like Mundis Mill Road and Glades Road provide a detailed look at the early development patterns of Springettsbury and East Manchester.