The West Branch Susquehanna River flows through this 2016 survey, defining the boundaries between Union and Northumberland counties. The river valley is densely settled, anchored by the borough of Milton at the southern edge and Watsontown to the north. These industrial and residential hubs are connected by a network of historical routes, including the Susquehanna Trl, which parallels the waterway. Away from the river, the landscape transitions into the agricultural fields and small communities of the Susquehanna Valley. Small settlements like Turbotville and McEwensville are situated among rolling hills, while Limestone Ridge provides a distinct topographic boundary to the southeast. Genealogists will find a wealth of local records in the numerous burial grounds, including the Milton Cem, Harmony Cem, and Saint Josephs Cem, which reflect the long-standing family lineages of this Central Pennsylvania region.
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1892 · Shamokin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Sunbury
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1893 · Shamokin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Milton
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1935 · Hughesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Shamokin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1943 · Sunbury
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Harrisburg
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1952 · Shamokin
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1953 · Hughesville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500