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The “Map of Lancaster County with Pennsylvania Dutch and Historic Interest,” created in 1949 by Mary Susan Schmuckle, is a captivating pictorial and thematic city map that immerses viewers in the rich cultural tapestry of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Schmuckle’s artistry and attention to detail bring to life the unique Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, with hand-drawn illustrations that celebrate the region’s historic landmarks, agricultural roots, and vibrant communities. This map is more than a navigational tool—it is a visual storybook that captures the spirit of Lancaster County at a pivotal moment in its history, just after World War II.
Mary Susan Schmuckle’s work stands out for its deeply local perspective. As a resident artist, Schmuckle infused her creation with an intimate knowledge of Lancaster’s towns and boroughs, including prominent places such as Lancaster, Ephrata, Lititz, Strasburg, and Columbia. Her illustrations are not merely decorative; they are windows into the everyday life and traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch, featuring iconic hex signs, barns, and figures in traditional dress. These elements make the map a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians alike.
The map’s design is both functional and enchanting, with a clear delineation of Lancaster County’s boundaries and a decorative cartouche that elegantly frames the title and creator’s name. Schmuckle’s use of a compass rose and detailed pictorial depictions of the Susquehanna and Conestoga Rivers provide both orientation and a sense of place. The rivers themselves are central to the county’s identity, shaping its landscape and serving as vital arteries for commerce and culture throughout its history.
Among the most notable features are the carefully rendered illustrations of covered bridges, mills, historic churches, and meeting houses—each a testament to the enduring legacy of Lancaster’s communities. The presence of Amish and Mennonite settlements is thoughtfully depicted, with scenes of farmsteads and agricultural life that highlight the county’s ongoing connection to its rural past. These visual narratives invite the viewer to explore Lancaster’s neighborhoods and landmarks, discovering the stories embedded in its fields and towns.
This map’s rarity only adds to its allure. With known copies held only at the Library of Congress and the Pennsylvania State Archives, Schmuckle’s 1949 creation is a sought-after treasure for connoisseurs of cartographic art and American history. It stands as a testament to the enduring charm and significance of city maps, offering a glimpse into the heart of Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch experience through the eyes of a gifted local mapmaker.
Streets and roads on this map
- Columbia Pike
- Fruitville Pike
- Harrisburg Pike
- King Street
- Lincoln Highway
- Lititz Pike
- Manor Avenue
- Marietta Avenue
- New Holland Pike
- Oregon Pike
- Queen Street
- Strasburg Pike
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Illustrations of Pennsylvania Dutch cultural elements (e.g., hex signs, barns, and traditional dress)
- Pictorial depictions of historic buildings and landmarks throughout Lancaster County
- Towns and boroughs such as Lancaster, Ephrata, Lititz, Strasburg, and Columbia
- The Susquehanna River, prominently shown along the western border of the county
- The Conestoga River, winding through the county
- Amish and Mennonite communities represented with relevant illustrations
- Covered bridges and mills depicted in various locations
- Illustrations of farmsteads and agricultural scenes
- Notable churches and meeting houses
- The county boundary is clearly delineated
- Decorative cartouche with the map title and creator's name
- Compass rose for orientation
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: Map of Lancaster County with Pennsylvania Dutch and Historic Interest
- Mapmaker: Mary Susan Schmuckle, a local artist who created the map in 1949
- Region depicted: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Type: City Thematic and Pictorial map
- Themes/topics: Pennsylvania Dutch culture and historic interest, with pictorial illustrations highlighting cultural, historical, and local features
- Design/style: Pictorial and thematic, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and decorative elements that emphasize local heritage and landmarks
- Rarity: OCLC does not locate any examples; known copies are held at the Library of Congress (copyright deposit copy) and Pennsylvania State Archives
- Historical significance: Provides a mid-20th-century visual representation of Lancaster County, focusing on its Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and notable sites, and serves as a cultural artifact from the post-World War II era
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
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The “Map of Lancaster County with Pennsylvania Dutch and Historic Interest,” created in 1949 by Mary Susan Schmuckle, is a captivating pictorial and thematic city map that immerses viewers in the rich cultural tapestry of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Schmuckle’s artistry and attention to detail bring to life the unique Pennsylvania Dutch heritage, with hand-drawn illustrations that celebrate the region’s historic landmarks, agricultural roots, and vibrant communities. This map is more than a navigational tool—it is a visual storybook that captures the spirit of Lancaster County at a pivotal moment in its history, just after World War II.
Mary Susan Schmuckle’s work stands out for its deeply local perspective. As a resident artist, Schmuckle infused her creation with an intimate knowledge of Lancaster’s towns and boroughs, including prominent places such as Lancaster, Ephrata, Lititz, Strasburg, and Columbia. Her illustrations are not merely decorative; they are windows into the everyday life and traditions of the Pennsylvania Dutch, featuring iconic hex signs, barns, and figures in traditional dress. These elements make the map a rare and valuable artifact for collectors and historians alike.
The map’s design is both functional and enchanting, with a clear delineation of Lancaster County’s boundaries and a decorative cartouche that elegantly frames the title and creator’s name. Schmuckle’s use of a compass rose and detailed pictorial depictions of the Susquehanna and Conestoga Rivers provide both orientation and a sense of place. The rivers themselves are central to the county’s identity, shaping its landscape and serving as vital arteries for commerce and culture throughout its history.
Among the most notable features are the carefully rendered illustrations of covered bridges, mills, historic churches, and meeting houses—each a testament to the enduring legacy of Lancaster’s communities. The presence of Amish and Mennonite settlements is thoughtfully depicted, with scenes of farmsteads and agricultural life that highlight the county’s ongoing connection to its rural past. These visual narratives invite the viewer to explore Lancaster’s neighborhoods and landmarks, discovering the stories embedded in its fields and towns.
This map’s rarity only adds to its allure. With known copies held only at the Library of Congress and the Pennsylvania State Archives, Schmuckle’s 1949 creation is a sought-after treasure for connoisseurs of cartographic art and American history. It stands as a testament to the enduring charm and significance of city maps, offering a glimpse into the heart of Lancaster County and the Pennsylvania Dutch experience through the eyes of a gifted local mapmaker.
Streets and roads on this map
- Columbia Pike
- Fruitville Pike
- Harrisburg Pike
- King Street
- Lincoln Highway
- Lititz Pike
- Manor Avenue
- Marietta Avenue
- New Holland Pike
- Oregon Pike
- Queen Street
- Strasburg Pike
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Illustrations of Pennsylvania Dutch cultural elements (e.g., hex signs, barns, and traditional dress)
- Pictorial depictions of historic buildings and landmarks throughout Lancaster County
- Towns and boroughs such as Lancaster, Ephrata, Lititz, Strasburg, and Columbia
- The Susquehanna River, prominently shown along the western border of the county
- The Conestoga River, winding through the county
- Amish and Mennonite communities represented with relevant illustrations
- Covered bridges and mills depicted in various locations
- Illustrations of farmsteads and agricultural scenes
- Notable churches and meeting houses
- The county boundary is clearly delineated
- Decorative cartouche with the map title and creator's name
- Compass rose for orientation
Historical and design context
- Name of the map: Map of Lancaster County with Pennsylvania Dutch and Historic Interest
- Mapmaker: Mary Susan Schmuckle, a local artist who created the map in 1949
- Region depicted: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
- Type: City Thematic and Pictorial map
- Themes/topics: Pennsylvania Dutch culture and historic interest, with pictorial illustrations highlighting cultural, historical, and local features
- Design/style: Pictorial and thematic, featuring hand-drawn illustrations and decorative elements that emphasize local heritage and landmarks
- Rarity: OCLC does not locate any examples; known copies are held at the Library of Congress (copyright deposit copy) and Pennsylvania State Archives
- Historical significance: Provides a mid-20th-century visual representation of Lancaster County, focusing on its Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and notable sites, and serves as a cultural artifact from the post-World War II era
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 100in (250cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
This map is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The map is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present a map without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas maps and explore the differences between my different finishes.
For something truly unique, this map is also available in "Unique 3D", our trademarked process that dramatically transforms the map so that it has a wonderful sense of depth. We combine the original map with detailed topography and elevation data, so that mountains and the terrain really "pop". For more info and examples of 3D maps, check my Unique 3D page.
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Todos mis mapas y impresiones artísticas están bien empaquetados y enviados en un tubo resistente si no están enmarcados, o rodeados de espuma si están enmarcados.
Intento enviar todos los pedidos dentro de 1 o 2 días después de recibir tu pedido, aunque algunos productos (como mascarillas, tazas y bolsas de tela) pueden tardar más en fabricarse.
Si seleccionas Entrega Exprés al finalizar la compra, priorizaremos tu pedido y lo enviaremos por mensajería de 1 día (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
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Mi marco estándar es un marco de madera de fresno negro estilo galería. Es simple y tiene un aspecto bastante moderno. Mi marco estándar tiene alrededor de 20 mm (0.8 in) de ancho.
Utilizo acrílico super claro (perspex/acrylite) para el vidrio del marco. Es más ligero y seguro que el vidrio, y se ve mejor, ya que la reflectividad es menor.
Seis colores de marco estándar están disponibles de forma gratuita (negro, marrón oscuro, gris oscuro, roble, blanco y oro antiguo).El enmarcado y montaje/matizado personalizado está disponible si buscas algo diferente.
La mayoría de los mapas, arte e ilustraciones también están disponibles como un lienzo enmarcado. Utilizamos lienzo de algodón mate (no brillante), lo estiramos sobre un marco de madera de caja de origen sostenible, y luego 'flotamos' la pieza dentro de un marco de madera. El resultado final es bastante hermoso, y no hay cristal que se interponga.
Todos los marcos se proporcionan "listos para colgar", con una cuerda o soportes en la parte posterior. Los marcos muy grandes tendrán placas de colgar de alta resistencia y/o un listón de montaje. Si tienes alguna pregunta, por favor ponte en contacto.
Mira algunos ejemplos de mis mapas enmarcados y mapas en lienzo enmarcados.
Alternativamente, también puedo proporcionar mapas antiguos y obras de arte en lienzo, tablero de espuma, papel de algodón y otros materiales.
Si deseas enmarcar tu mapa o obra de arte tú mismo, por favor lee mi guía de tamaños primero.
Algunos de mis mapas antiguos ahora están disponibles como lienzos enmarcados. Por favor contáctame si deseas pedir un tamaño que no está disponible en mi tienda.
Los mapas antiguos en lienzo son una alternativa interesante a los mapas enmarcados convencionalmente. Dependiendo de tu gusto personal y la decoración de la habitación, los mapas en lienzo pueden "destacar" un poco más que un mapa enmarcado.
Mis mapas son reproducciones de mapas originales de altísima calidad.
Obtengo mapas originales y raros de bibliotecas, casas de subastas y colecciones privadas de todo el mundo, los restauro en mi taller de Londres y luego uso tintas e impresoras giclée especializadas para crear hermosos mapas que lucen incluso mejor que el original.
Mis mapas están impresos en papel de archivo mate (no brillante) sin ácido que se siente de muy alta calidad y casi como una tarjeta. En términos técnicos, el peso/grosor del papel es de 10 mil/200 g/m². Es perfecto para enmarcar.
Imprimo con tintas pigmentadas Epson ultrachrome giclée UV resistentes a la decoloración, algunas de las mejores tintas que puedes encontrar.
yo también puedo hacer mapas sobre lienzo, trapo de algodón y otros materiales exóticos.
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Personalización de mapas
Si está buscando el regalo perfecto de aniversario o inauguración de la casa, puedo personalizar su mapa para hacerlo verdaderamente único. Por ejemplo, puedo agregar un mensaje corto, resaltar una ubicación importante o agregar el escudo de armas de su familia.
Las opciones son casi infinitas. Por favor mira mi página de personalización de mapas para ver algunos maravillosos ejemplos de lo que es posible.
Para pedir un mapa personalizado, seleccione "personalizar su mapa" antes de agregarlo a su carrito.
Ponerse en contacto si buscas personalizaciones y personalizaciones más complejas.
Envejecimiento del mapa
A lo largo de los años, los clientes me han preguntado cientos de veces si podían comprar un mapa que se viera uniforme. más viejo.
Bueno, ahora puedes hacerlo seleccionando Envejecido antes de agregar un mapa a tu carrito.
Todas las fotografías de productos que ve en esta página muestran el mapa en su forma original. Así es como se ve el mapa hoy.
Si selecciona Envejecido, envejeceré su mapa a mano, usando un proceso especial y único desarrollado a través de años de estudiar mapas antiguos, hablar con investigadores para comprender la química del envejecimiento del papel y, por supuesto... ¡mucha práctica!
Si no estás seguro, quédate con el color original del mapa. Si quieres algo un poco más oscuro y más viejo buscando, opte por Envejecido.
Si no estás satisfecho con tu pedido por cualquier motivo, contáctame para un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Estoy muy seguro de que te gustará tu mapa restaurado o impresión artística. He estado haciendo esto desde 1984. Soy un vendedor de 5 estrellas en Etsy. He vendido decenas de miles de mapas e impresiones artísticas y tengo más de 4,000 reseñas reales de 5 estrellas.
Utilizo un proceso único para restaurar mapas y obras de arte que consume mucho tiempo y mano de obra. Encontrar los mapas e ilustraciones originales puede llevar meses. Utilizo tecnología de última generación y extremadamente cara para escanear y restaurarlos. Como resultado, garantizo que mis mapas y impresiones artísticas son superiores a los demás - por eso puedo ofrecer un reembolso sin complicaciones.
Casi todos mis mapas e impresiones artísticas se ven increíbles en tamaños grandes (200 cm, 6.5 pies+) y también puedo enmarcarlos y entregártelos a través de un servicio de mensajería especial de gran tamaño. Contáctame para discutir tus necesidades específicas.
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