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2023 Map of Northumberland

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Northumberland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Northumberland stands at the strategic confluence of the West and North branches of the Susquehanna River, a landscape shaped by river valleys and the prominent Montour Ridge. The map illustrates the concentration of local history around the borough's grid, featuring sites like Quaker Green Cem and the Congregation Beth El Cem. Across the water, Packers Island separates the river channels, while Sunbury Airport sits on the southern bank.

To the north and west, the terrain transitions from the Montandon Sand Dunes to the elevations of Shamokin Mountain. Small historic settlements like Potts Grove, Montandon, and Chillisquaque are connected by a network of rural roads such as Sodom Rd and Industrial Park Rd. This recent survey preserves the locations of numerous family and community landmarks, including the Lee Burial Site and Old Winfield Cem, providing a detailed look at the contemporary geography of these long-established river towns.