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1947 Map of Millersburg

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Millersburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Millersburg serves as the focal point of this late 1940s landscape, situated where the broad Susquehanna River cuts through the ridges of Mahantango Mountain and Berry Mountain. The map illustrates a river-centered economy and transport network, featuring the Millersburg Ferry crossing the river toward Liverpool and the Montgomery Ferry further south. Large river features like Swaggerts Island and Grafts Island dominate the waterway, while the Pennsylvania railroad line traces the eastern bank, connecting the borough to industrial infrastructure like the local power plant.

Beyond the riverfront, the survey details the rural character of northern Dauphin County through a dense network of country schools and small settlements. Locations such as Killinger, Rife, and Paxton are identified alongside local landmarks like Paxton Union Chapel and Killinger School. The topographic detail captures the steep ascent of the mountain ridges that frame the Wiconisco Creek and Mahantango Creek valleys, offering a clear view of the area's agricultural and geological layout before modern development.