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1953 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River serves as the industrial and transportation spine of this 1953 landscape, dividing the urban center of Williamsport from the ridge-and-valley terrain to the south. The city and South Williamsport are shown in dense detail, flanked by the Pennsylvania and New York Central railroads. Traces of earlier infrastructure are visible, including an abandoned canal near Nippono Park.

Away from the river, the geography is defined by prominent ridges like White Deer Ridge and Nittany Mountain. These uplands are dotted with specialized landmarks such as the Rauchtown Fire Tower and the Captain Green Monument. Rural life is marked by local institutions like St Johns Ch and several country schools, including Martins School and Stewart School, while the numerous gaps and runs through the mountains, such as McMurrin Gap, suggest the traditional paths of travel between the limestone valleys.