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1955 Map of Berwick

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Berwick
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 carves a path through the heart of this landscape, flanked by the industrial and residential centers of Berwick and Nescopeck. This mid-century survey captures the region as development spread from the riverbanks toward the slopes of Lee Mountain and Nescopeck Mountain. The river serves as a major transportation corridor, with Conrail lines tracking its banks and several islands, including Hess I and Rocky I, dotting the channel.

Beyond the urban core, the rural character of Salem and Nescopeck townships is revealed through numerous community landmarks. Local genealogy and history researchers can trace the placement of several country churches, such as Stone Ch and White Ch, alongside small rural institutions like the Township School and Hunter Sch. The presence of several quarries near the river indicates the local reliance on the valley's geological resources during this era of growth.