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1969 Map of Pillow

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Pillow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Susquehanna River defines the western edge of this central Pennsylvania landscape, where numerous river features like Hoover Island, Whites Island, and Carls Island create a complex channel system. Inland, the topography is governed by a series of parallel ridges, including Fisher Ridge and Line Mountain, which channel the flow of the Mahanoy Creek and its tributaries. The settlement pattern follows these natural corridors, with villages like Dalmatia and Hickory Corners situated along the lower slopes and valleys.

Industrial and social life is marked by the presence of the Penn Central railroad corridor and local gathering points like the Camp Meeting Grove. The borough of Pillow sits at the southern edge, where the Mahantango Creek marks the boundary between Northumberland and Dauphin counties. The map captures a transition in rural life, showing the consolidation of education at Line Mountain High Sch alongside older landmarks like the Salem Ch and several traditional Covered Bridge crossings.