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2023 Map of Sonestown

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

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Muncy Creek and its many tributaries carve through this pocket of the Endless Mountains, where the village of Sonestown serves as a local hub. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and high ridges, including North Mountain and Huckleberry Mountain, which historically constrained travel to the narrow valley floors. Transportation patterns are anchored by the Appalachian Throughway, following the water gaps that once facilitated the timber and tanning industries of Sullivan and Lycoming counties.

Genealogists and local historians can find significant landmarks such as the Fairview United Methodist Church Cem and the Lungerville Cem. Small, dispersed settlements like Beech Glen, Strawbridge, and Lungerville reveal the enduring rural character of the region. Distinctive natural features, including Wenonah Falls and the isolated waters of Beaver Lake, highlight the unique geography where the drainage systems of West Branch Fishing Creek and Little Muncy Creek nearly meet across the high divides.