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2016 Map of Harrisburg West

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Harrisburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Harrisburg and its western suburbs define this mid-2010s landscape where the Susquehanna River cuts through the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. The map illustrates a dense corridor of transportation and industry, from the sprawling railyards at Enola to the iconic Rockville Bridge connecting the riverbanks. To the north, the terrain rises sharply into Cove Mtn and Second Mountain, framing the river gaps at Dauphin and Fort Hunter.

Residential growth is evident in communities like Summerdale, West Fairview, and Lemoyne, while institutions such as the Central Pennsylvania Coll and Harrisburg Area Community Coll Harrisburg mark the region's educational infrastructure. Local heritage is preserved at sites like Good Hope Mill and the Mount Zion Ch, set against the winding course of the Conodoguinet Creek. This detailed record captures the urban-to-mountain transition of the Pennsylvania capital region, balancing modern suburban development with the enduring geographic features of the river valley.