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1965 Map of Muncy

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Muncy
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a sharp path through Lycoming County, separating the steep slopes of Bald Eagle Mountain from the developed agricultural and industrial lowlands of Muncy. This mid-century landscape is defined by its heavy infrastructure, including the large State Correctional Institution complex and the Muncy Valley Hospital. The river corridor is a hub of transport, dominated by the Reading and Penn Central rail lines that service settlements like Montgomery and Muncy Station.

Genealogists will find a wealth of local landmarks, from the expansive Muncy Cem to smaller rural meeting places like Trinity Ch and Immanuel Ch. The map also captures the 1970s expansion of modern culture into the Susquehanna valley, evidenced by the Drive-in Theater near Pennsdale and various trailer parks. To the south, the Muncy Hills provide a stark contrast, where the terrain rises sharply above the Muncy Creek watershed.