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2023 Map of York

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of York
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

York acts as the dense urban hub of this 2023 survey, surrounded by a ring of residential developments like Fireside Terrace, Grantley, and Stonybrook Heights. The city's deep religious and civic roots are visible in the high density of historic interment sites near the center, including Prospect Hill Cem, Lebanon Cem, and the York City Burial Grounds. This pattern of concentrated burial sites, often associated with specific congregations such as the Saint Johns Episcopal Churchyard and First Presbyterian Churchyard, provides an exceptional resource for tracing family lineage through the city’s early established wards.

Beyond the urban core, the landscape transitions to managed water resources and recreational corridors. The Heritage Rail Trail County Park follows the valley south, paralleling the rail line through the hills. To the south, the expansive waters of Lake Williams and Lake Redman dominate the terrain, while Codorus Creek winds through the northern outskirts near Emigsville. These features reflect a modern balance between the industrial-era footprint of the city and contemporary land preservation.