1963 Map of Middletown

About this map

Middletown serves as a dense riverside hub where the Susquehanna River meets Swatara Creek. This early 1960s perspective, with 1970s updates, captures the city during a significant period of industrial and military activity, featuring the expansive Olmsted Air Force Base along the riverbank. The river itself is dominated by a complex chain of islands, most notably Three Mile Island and Shelley Island, while the Pennsylvania Turnpike cuts across the landscape, signaling the era's growing dependence on highway infrastructure.