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1965 Map of Northumberland

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Northumberland
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna River and the main stem of the Susquehanna River anchors this 1965 survey, showing the strategic river-town geography of Northumberland and Sunbury. The landscape is dominated by the massive ridge of Montour Ridge, which forces the Chillisquaque Creek to meander significantly before joining the West Branch. Transportation patterns are defined by the Reading and Erie-Lackawanna railroads, which parallel the riverbanks and support established riverfront communities like Kapp Heights and Montandon.

Local history is preserved in the location of several rural institutions, including the Sodom Sch (Historic) and Mt Zion Ch. Recreational and civic development is evident at Shikellamy State Park on Packers Island, positioned directly in the river junction. The map also captures the industrial footprint of the era through scattered Gravel Pits and a Quarry near Winfield, reflecting the geological utility of the Shamokin Mtn area.