1960 Map of North East

To the south, the terrain rises into the headwaters of the Allegheny watershed, marked by several artificial water bodies including Bull Reservoir, Smith Reservoir, and Grahamville Reservoir. The landscape transitions from the coastal lowlands of Freeport and Orchard Beach to the wooded tracts of State Game Lands No 163. Local history is preserved in the placement of rural landmarks like Delhill Corners and the winding course of Sixteenmile Creek as it cuts toward the lake.