1969 Map of Harrisburg West

About this map

The Susquehanna River dominates this landscape, serving as both a geographic barrier and a transport corridor that shaped the growth of Harrisburg and its neighboring boroughs. The massive Rockville Bridge spans the water, connecting the bustling state capital with the extensive rail yards at Enola and the community of Marysville. The industrial and infrastructure patterns of the late 1960s are evident in the concentration of institutions such as the State Capitol, Polyclinic Hospital, and numerous neighborhood schools like Summit St Sch and Hamilton Sch.