1957 Map of Harrisburg

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a path through the distinct ridge-and-valley landscape of central Pennsylvania, anchored by the state capital at Harrisburg. This survey illustrates the mid-century industrial and military geography of the region, featuring major installations like the Carlisle Barracks and Indiantown Gap Military Reservation. The transport network is defined by the Pennsylvania Turnpike and a dense web of rail lines, including the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR, which connected the anthracite coal regions around Shamokin and Pottsville to the southern markets.