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2023 Map of Pillow

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Susquehanna River defines the western edge of this landscape, its broad waters dotted by Hoover Island, Bowers Island, and Carls Island. This corridor has long shaped the development of communities like Herndon, where the S Susquehanna Trl runs parallel to the riverbanks. The interior is characterized by the alternating ridges and valleys typical of central Pennsylvania, notably Hooflander Mountain and Mahantango Mountain. Small rural centers such as Red Cross, Mandata, and Pillow are connected by a network of winding roads like State Rte 3016.

Genealogists will find a high density of country burial sites, including the Saint Paul's United Church of Christ Cem and Zartman's Evangelical Church Cem. These sites, often situated near crossroads or along creeks like Mahanoy Creek and Mahantango Creek, point to the region's deep roots in agricultural and ecclesiastical history. Aviation interest is noted by the Flying Eagle Airport tucked between the ridges north of Pillow.