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1965 Map of Montoursville South

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Montoursville South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River cuts through this landscape, separating the residential and industrial centers of Williamsport, South Williamsport, and Montoursville from the steep wooded slopes of Bald Eagle Mountain. In the mid-1960s, the valley floor supported a complex infrastructure including the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport and the expansive Allenwood Prison Camp. The rail network of the Reading and Penn Central lines follows the river's path, tracing the industrial heart of Lycoming County.

Further south, the terrain shifts into the managed forests of State Game Lands No 252 and smaller agricultural clusters like Maple Hill. Local history is preserved in rural landmarks such as Mt Zion Ch and Washington Cem, while the rugged heights are marked by the Shaffers Path Lookout Tower and Skyline Drive. The map documents a period of suburban expansion and institutional land use just before significant infrastructure shifts in the late 20th century.