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2016 Map of Susquehanna

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Susquehanna
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through this borderland region, where the historic rail centers of Susquehanna Depot and Lanesboro sit at a strategic bend. The landscape is defined by its industrial and transit heritage, particularly around Jefferson Junction and the heavy Norfolk Southern rail line that follows the river's path. Local heritage is deeply rooted in the hillside communities, evidenced by established sites like Evergreen Cem and Saint Johns Cem.

Away from the river valley, the terrain rises into high ridges such as Taylor Hill and Oak Hill, punctuated by numerous water bodies including Comfort Lake, Churchill Lake, and Ross Pond. Small settlements like Stevens Point, Brandt, and North Jackson are connected by a network of rural routes like Bear Swamp Rd and State Rte 1008, reflecting the area's transition from riverfront industry to upland agriculture and forestry.