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1965 Map of Montoursville North

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Montoursville North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The winding course of Loyalsock Creek carves a path through Lycoming County, creating a distinctive boundary between the high ridges of Tiadaghton State Forest and the expanding residential corridors of Faxon and Kenmar. This landscape illustrates the transition from the steep, timbered slopes of Scofield Mountain and Blessing Mountain to the organized street grids of Williamsport and Montoursville. The valley is dotted with small historic nodes like Loyalsockville and Warrensville, where local cemeteries such as Quaker Hill Cem and Christian Hill Cem serve as anchors for genealogical research.

Institutional footprints are prominent, from the Loyalsock State Game Farm to the Loyalsock View County Home and the Divine Providence Hospital. The map also reveals the industrial and civic infrastructure of the mid-1960s, including a Quarry, water tanks, and sewage disposal facilities near the confluence of Mill Creek and the river. The presence of the US Naval Reserve and US Marine Reserve near the southern boundary reflects the regional military presence during this era of suburban development.