1953 Map of Sunbury

About this map

Lewisburg and Sunbury serve as the primary hubs in this mid-century portrait of the Susquehanna valley, where the confluence of the West and North branches defines the regional geography. Educational and institutional landmarks anchor the landscape, including Bucknell University and the U S Penitentiary near the riverbanks. The map captures a sophisticated network of mid-century infrastructure, from the Shamokin Dam to the complex rail alignments of the Reading, Pennsylvania, and Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroads.