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1923 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1924
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1924

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River cuts through this 1920s landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the Pennsylvania RR and early automobile routes like No 23. North of the river, the growing urban center of Williamsport and its suburbs, South Williamsport and Duboistown, are clearly defined against the backdrop of Bald Eagle Mountain. The map illustrates a region transitioning from its industrial lumber roots toward a more settled agricultural and recreational identity.

Remote valleys and ridges dominate the southern half of the sheet, where small hamlets like Bastress and Rauchtown are connected by narrow mountain gaps. Features such as the Captain Greene Monument and the Shakespeare Club suggest a landscape valued for its local history and social gatherings. Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks, including the Morgan Valley School and Martins School, which reflect the dispersed rural education system of Lycoming and Clinton counties during this era.