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2010 Map of Danville

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Danville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

The Susquehanna River flows through the heart of this landscape, its channel divided by Vastines Island, Reeds Island, and Menches Island. The borough of Danville anchors the northwest, where Sechler Run and Blizzards Run meet the river. Small settlements like Mechanicsville, Kaseville, and Quitman are scattered through the valleys, connected by a network of rural roads that navigate the distinct ridges and hills, including Blue Hill and Shamokin Hill.

Local landmarks provide clear points of historical interest, most notably the Riegel Covered Bridge and the Lawrence L Knoebel Covered Bridge over branches of Roaring Creek. Genealogists may find value in the documented locations of Old Saint Josephs Cemetery, Wilson Cemetery, and Sharp Ridge Cemetery. The presence of the Stone Castle Motel Airport and the Cherokee Golf Course reflects the 21st-century character of the area's land use.