1943 Map of Sunbury
USGS Topo · Published 1943About this map
The confluence of the West Branch Susquehanna River and the main branch at Sunbury anchors a landscape defined by 1940s industry and academic growth. The river system is the primary artery for the region, marked by the presence of the Pennsylvania Canal and significant crossings like the Shamokin Dam. This era shows Lewisburg as a developed center, home to Bucknell, while Selinsgrove to the south supports Susquehanna University and the Selinsgrove State Colony. The terrain is shaped by the parallel ridges of Shamokin Mountain and Montour Ridge, which hem in the fertile Buffalo Valley. Infrastructure of the mid-century is evident in the numerous rural schools, such as Sanders Hollow School and Jews Hollow School, alongside heavy industrial markers like the Eastern Prison and the Airway Beacon #56. Rail networks from the Reading and Pennsylvania lines connect these river towns, facilitating the movement of materials from local limestone quarries.
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