2016 Map of Great Bend

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a sharp northerly arc through this borderland, creating the prominent geographic feature for which Great Bend is named. This 2016 survey documents the river valley at the transition between Pennsylvania and New York, where the settlements of Hallstead and New Milford serve as hubs for the surrounding highlands. The landscape is defined by significant elevations like Maunatome Mtn and Smokey Mtn, which overlook the fertile silts of Island Plain and the river-bound Woodbridge Island. Local history is anchored by rural landmarks such as Highland Cem and the Maple Ridge Cem near Brushville. Transportation routes like the Million Dollar Hgwy and the many local roads branching from Lewis Corners illustrate the modern connectivity of these Susquehanna County communities while maintaining the footprints of older farmsteads and upland ridges.