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1926 Map of Towanda

Name: 1926 Topographic Map of Towanda
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1944
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1944

About this map

Towanda and its surroundings in Bradford County serve as a focal point where the Susquehanna River bends sharply near East Towanda. The landscape in the 1920s was defined by a dense network of rural schoolhouses and small agricultural townships, including Rome, Orwell, and Litchfield. The Lehigh Valley RR follows the river’s course, supporting the region's transport needs alongside waterways like Wysox Creek and Wappasening Creek.

Upland from the river valley, the terrain is dotted with local landmarks such as Lake Wesauking and numerous family-named schools like Campbell School, Ransom School, and Shores Hill School. The map illustrates the transition from the river-bottom industry near North Towanda to the elevated summits of Windham Summit and South Hill, providing a detailed look at the settlement patterns before the mid-century consolidation of rural districts.