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1965 Map of Montoursville South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Bald Eagle Mountain and North White Deer Ridge dominate the landscape south of the West Branch Susquehanna River, creating a natural barrier between the industrial valley and the forested uplands. The northern edge of the map reveals the urban development of Williamsport and Montoursville, including the Williamsport-Lycoming County Airport and the Little League Ball Park. This mid-1960s survey, with later revisions, shows the transition from dense borough settlements to the institutional and natural spaces of the south.

In the southern reaches, the Allenwood Prison Camp (U S Penitentiary) occupies a large footprint adjacent to State Game Lands No 252. Local history and genealogy are anchored by landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and numerous burying grounds including Fairview Cem and Washington Cem. The river remains the central artery for transportation, flanked by the Conrail lines and dotted with features like Racetrack Island.