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2019 Map of Jersey Shore

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Jersey Shore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a significant path through this landscape, serving as the historical lifeline for the communities of Jersey Shore and Avis. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevation shifts, where the steep slopes of Bald Eagle Mountain and Short Mtn overlook the winding Pine Creek. This valley serves as a critical junction for both natural waterways and human infrastructure, with residential patterns concentrated along the riverbanks in settlements like McElhattan, Woolrich, and Chatham Run.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites across the quadrangle, reflecting the early settlement of the Lycoming Co and Clinton Co border. From the Jersey Shore Cem in the town center to rural sites like Quiggle Cem, Stamm Cem, and Garman Lutheran Cem, the map preserves the locations of numerous family and church-affiliated landmarks. Transportation corridors such as N State Rte 44 follow the natural contours of Pine Creek Gorge, illustrating how the geography of the Nippenose Valley has dictated local movement for generations.