2023 Map of Great Bend

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a dramatic U-shaped path through this terrain, defining the local geography around the twin settlements of Great Bend and Hallstead. This modern topographical study illustrates the deep connection between the river valley and the transportation corridors that follow it, including the Susquehanna River Water Trail and numerous roads tracing the shoreline. The surrounding uplands are dominated by distinctive peaks such as Maunatome Mountain, Smokey Mountain, and Penny Hill. Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the landscape, ranging from the Great Bend Episcopal Cem in town to rural locations like Highland Cem and McKune Cem near the New York border. The transition from valley floor to ridges like Maple Ridge is marked by numerous small tributaries including Salt Lick Creek and Mitchell Creek, which feed the river system.