2023 Map of Elizabethville

About this map

The northern reaches of Dauphin County are defined by the rhythmic ridges of Mahantongo Mountain and Berry Mountain, which enclose a valley shaped by the waters of Wiconisco Creek. This landscape of linear ridges and narrow vales has long dictated the layout of small crossroads settlements like Elizabethville and Berrysburg, where the community fabric is tightly woven around local congregations and burial grounds. Many of these sites, such as the Saint Johns Lutheran Church Cem and Peace Church Cem, reflect the persistent identity of the area's early families. The transition from agricultural valley floor to the forested slopes of Broad Mountain is documented here, with features like Harman Airport and the corridor of Railroad Dr illustrating the development of transportation along the base of the mountains. This 2023 survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure between the gaps in the northern Appalachians.