1923 Map of Williamsport

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Williamsport and its industrial satellites dominate the northern edge of this 1920s landscape, positioned along the sweeping curves of the West Branch Susquehanna River. The map illustrates a dense concentration of infrastructure near the river, including the Pennsylvania railroad lines serving South Williamsport, Duboistown, and Newberry. This urban development sharply contrasts with the series of high ridges to the south, such as Bald Eagle Mountain and Nittany Mountain, which dictate the placement of rural settlements and mountain gaps.