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2010 Map of Harrisburg West

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Harrisburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Enola Yards dominates the western bank of the Susquehanna River, serving as a massive rail hub that anchors the industrial identity of this river corridor. Across the water, the northwestern outskirts of Harrisburg are marked by significant landmarks like the Wildwood Dam and Italian Lake, while the iconic Rockville Bridge spans the river toward Marysville. The map details the transition from the dense urban grid of the state capital to the winding residential roads and high ridges to the north.

The northern reaches of the quadrangle feature the narrow gap where the river cuts through the mountains, overseen by the Water Gap Observation Tower near Dauphin. This area is characterized by steep terrain and the confluence of several tributaries, including Stoney Creek and Fishing Creek. Smaller landmarks like the Mount View Airport and Perry Heights Cemetery provide specific points of interest for local history and genealogy research.