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1955 Map of Catawissa

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Catawissa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Catawissa sits at the confluence where Catawissa Creek meets the Susquehanna River, serving as a historic junction for the Conrail lines that trace the riverbank. This mid-century landscape reflects a region defined by its valley milling and upland farming, with small settlements like Parrs Mill and Pensyl Mill established along Roaring Creek. The map documents a deep-rooted community infrastructure, from the Tank Sch and Clayton Sch to numerous country churches like Emanuel Ch and the Old Quaker Ch.

Geographical features like Catawissa Mountain and Locust Mountain dominate the southern half of the sheet, where the terrain becomes significantly more complex. Local landmarks such as the Covered Bridge and the Bloomsburg Airport illustrate the transition from traditional river crossings to modern transport. Researchers can find several burial grounds, including Mt Zion Cem and Bethel Cem, which provide essential points of reference for tracing family histories in Columbia County.