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2010 Map of Northumberland

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Northumberland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Northumberland sits at the significant confluence where the West Branch Susquehanna River meets the main branch of the Susquehanna River, a geographic focal point defining this part of central Pennsylvania. The landscape transitions from the river flats and Packers Island to the prominent heights of Montour Ridge and the Montandon Sand Dunes. In this early 21st-century record, the area maintains a mix of dense riverfront settlement and sprawling rural reaches, connected by historic paths like Sodom Rd and Mansion Rd.

Local history is preserved in landmarks such as the Rishel Covered Bridge over Chillisquaque Creek and the established grounds of Riverview Cemetery. The presence of both Sunbury Airport and Snyders Airport highlights the region's continued utility as a transportation hub, while the Shikellamy Overlook on Blue Hill provides a vantage over the industrial and residential growth in Kapp Heights and Cakes Addition.