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1965 Map of Freeburg

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Freeburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The ridge-and-valley landscape of Snyder County is clearly defined here by the parallel course of Middle Creek and its surrounding uplands, including Middle Creek Mountain. This 1965 survey documents a mix of agricultural valley life and institutional expansion, most notably the expansive grounds of the Selinsgrove State School and Hospital and the campus of Susquehanna University on the eastern edge. Local centers such as Freeburg and Kreamer serve as hubs for the surrounding countryside, connected by roads that navigate the distinct gaps in the terrain.

Industrial and community landmarks are scattered throughout the quadrangle, from the Gravel Pit and Quarry sites near Salem to the Globe Mills area in the west. Education and faith are rooted in the landscape at St Pauls Ch, Hermans Sch (Historic), and Kreusea Sch. The map also captures specialized land uses such as the Drag Strip near the creek and the conservation lands of State Game Lands No 212 in the southern reaches.