1963 Map of Middletown

About this map

Susquehanna River islands and the industrial convergence at the mouth of Swatara Creek define this 1963 landscape. The town of Middletown is shown in detail, adjacent to the massive footprint of Olmsted AF Base, reflecting the area's mid-century military and logistical importance. The river is a complex archipelago of landforms, including Shelley Island, Hill Island, and Three Mile Island, several of which sit near the turbulent Conewago Falls at the southern bend.