1943 Map of Harrisburg

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving through a series of dramatic ridges including Peters Mountain, Third Mountain, and Blue Mountain. In 1942, when these aerial photographs were taken, the river was a primary corridor for the Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading lines, which served the industrial hubs of Harrisburg, Enola, and Marysville. The map captures the dense network of small communities and crossroads schools that defined Dauphin County, such as Singersville and Piketown.