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1969 Map of Danville

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Danville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Danville serves as the focal point of this late 1960s study, situated at a major bend in the Susquehanna River. The borough's institutional presence is clearly defined, with the expansive grounds of the Geisinger Hospital and the State Hospital occupying significant land on either side of the historic core. Nearby, Mechanicsville and Ridgeville appear as extensions of the town's growth, while the Conrail lines parallel the river, marking the importance of rail transport to the region's economy.

South of the river, the landscape shifts toward the wooded ridges of Sharp Ridge and Shamokin Hill. This area is dotted with small rural landmarks, including the St Johns Ch and the winding course of Roaring Creek. In the southeastern corner, the recreational site of Knoebels Grove is visible, providing a distinct contrast to the industrial and institutional character of the riverfront. The map also documents river geography through features like Vastines I and Reeds Island, which interrupt the flow of the Susquehanna as it passes Riverside.