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1993 Map of Harrisburg West

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Harrisburg West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

The Susquehanna River serves as the central artery for this industrial and residential landscape during the 1990s, flanked by the steep ridgelines of Blue Mountain and Cove Mountain. The western bank is dominated by the massive logistics infrastructure of the Enola Yards and the Conrail network, illustrating the area's enduring role as a primary rail hub. Across the water, the urban grid of Harrisburg reaches the river's edge, connected by landmark spans like the Rockville Bridge and the Walnut Street Bridge.

Away from the rail lines and city center, the topography transitions into the winding bends of Conodoguinet Creek, where smaller settlements like Good Hope and Good Hope Mill appear. Educational and medical institutions, including the Harrisburg Area Community College and Harrisburg State Hospital, are prominent features of the east bank, while the west bank supports growing communities like Summerdale and West Fairview.