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2019 Map of Pillow

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Pillow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The Susquehanna River defines the western edge of this central Pennsylvania landscape, where several large river islands like Hoover Island and Whites Island break the wide channel. The terrain is characterized by the sharp east-west ridges of Little Mountain, Line Mtn, and Mahantango Mtn, which create a series of sheltered valleys for agriculture and small settlements. Along the northern edge, Dornsife Gap provides a natural passage through the hills near Dornsife.

Rural crossroads and villages are scattered throughout the region, including the borough of Pillow in the south and Herndon on the riverbank. This 2019 survey documents the enduring local infrastructure, from the Flying Eagle Airport to a network of local routes like Amish School Rd and Otto Station Rd. Genealogists will find several burial grounds noted, including Saint Johns Cem and Grand View Cem, which serve the communities along the ridges of Fisher Ridge and Hooflander Mtn.