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2013 Map of Harrisburg East

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Harrisburg East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The suburban development of the Susquehanna Valley east of the state capital is captured in this 2013 survey, showing a landscape defined by residential expansion and major infrastructure. Linglestown and Paxtonia serve as focal points for the surrounding neighborhoods, which are interwoven with numerous waterways including Paxton Cr, Spring Cr, and Beaver Cr. The map illustrates a dense network of housing developments like Forest Hills and Brandywine Manor, many of which follow the undulating terrain between the Blue Mountain foothills and the lower valley basins.

Industrial and cultural landmarks ground the map's western and southern edges. The massive rail infrastructure of Rutherford Yards dominates the southeastern corridor, reflecting the region's historical and contemporary role as a transportation hub. Near the western margin, the Civil War Museum Dr and Reservoir Park Overlook represent significant public spaces overlooking the city. Smaller drainages like Asylum Run and Slotznick Run cut through the suburban sprawl, providing a glimpse into the original natural drainage patterns before the 21st-century residential density took hold.