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1947 Map of Harrisburg West

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Harrisburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving a deep path through the massive ridges of Second Mountain, Cove Mountain, and Blue Mountain. The state’s capital region is shown during a period of significant post-war infrastructure, anchored by the State Capitol and the sprawling Railroad Yard at Enola. The map captures the complex rail-and-river geography of the area, featuring the massive Rockville Bridge connecting the east and west banks.

Local history is preserved through the locations of rural schoolhouses like No 3 School and Shalls Goos'd School, alongside established communities such as Marysville, Summerdale, and Wormleysburg. Notable industrial and social landmarks including Good Hope Mills and the Farm Show Building contrast with the winding oxbows of Conodoguinet Creek, illustrating the transition from the dense urban core of Harrisburg to the surrounding township farmlands and mountain gaps.