1967 Map of Sunbury

About this map

Sunbury and Galena anchor the northern reaches of this survey, where the Penn Central line cuts through the landscape near Big Walnut High Sch. The map documents a rural transition as the northeastern fingers of the Hoover Reservoir define the western boundary, particularly near Walnut Creek. Significant genealogical interest is found in the clusters of small communities and rural intersections like Center Village, Harlem, and New Hope. The terrain is deeply carved by drainage systems including Rattlesnake Creek and Duncan Run, which feed into the larger reservoir system. Local religious and civic life is marked by several established sites such as Vans Valley Ch and New Bethel Ch, alongside numerous family and community burial grounds like Fancher Cem and Hanover Cem. Industrial activity is sparse but noted at the Claypit near the reservoir.