1965 Map of Northumberland

About this map

Northumberland sits at the dramatic confluence where the West Branch Susquehanna River joins the main stem, creating a landscape defined by water and transit. This survey illustrates a complex transportation corridor where the Reading and Penn Central railroads parallel the riverbanks, serving industrial sites like the Quarry near Winfield and various gravel pits. The presence of the Sodom Sch (Historic) and the Vincent Mem Chapel highlights the deep-rooted community history of West Chillisquaque. Across from the borough, Packers Island and the Shikellamy State Park overlook the river junction, while further inland, the terrain rises sharply toward Montour Ridge. The map also documents the mid-century suburban expansion of Kapp Heights and the infrastructure of the Sunbury Airport, situated just south of the historic borough center.