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1968 Map of Great Bend

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Great Bend
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a massive horseshoe bend through the northern Pennsylvania highlands, defining the dual settlements of Great Bend and Hallstead. This late-1960s landscape is characterized by the convergence of major transportation corridors, with the Erie-Lackawanna railroad and modern highways following the narrow valleys of Salt Lick Creek and the river. The topography rises sharply from the Island Plain to prominent summits like Maunatome Mtn and Smokey Mtn, which remain largely undeveloped as part of State Game Lands No 35.

Local life is concentrated in small upland hamlets and rural crossroads such as Brushville, Tingley, and Lewis Corners. These areas preserve a traditional social geography marked by the Locust Hill Ch, Highland Cem, and Maple Ridge Cem. Evidence of small-scale industry is found in numerous hilltop quarries, while aviation history is noted by the presence of the Ulco Landing Strip near the river bank.