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2016 Map of Northumberland

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Northumberland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna River and the Susquehanna River anchors this landscape, where the borough of Northumberland sits at the point of their meeting. In this modern survey, the river’s historical importance to regional transport is visible through the alignment of Railroad St and the presence of Packers Island, which links the larger settlement of Sunbury to its northern neighbors. The terrain is defined by the steep incline of Montour Ridge and Blue Hill, creating a natural bottleneck that has influenced the development of river-hugging communities like Kapp Heights and Chillisquaque.

Beyond the riverbanks, the map reveals unique ecological and architectural landmarks, including the Montandon Sand Dunes and the historic Rishel Covered Bridge over Chillisquaque Creek. Further north, industrial footprints near Milton contrast with the rural character of Potts Grove and the preserved grounds of Riverview Cem. Local history is embedded in the names of family landmarks and small hamlets like Kapp and Turtleville that persist along the winding tributaries of Turtle Cr.