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1962 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves through the heart of north-central Pennsylvania, anchoring a region of industrial hubs and expansive wilderness. This 1960s study captures Williamsport as a bustling center of commerce, situated near the confluence of Lycoming Creek and the river. To the west, Jersey Shore and Lock Haven mark the river’s westward reach into the Allegheny Plateau, while the northern tier shows the strategic importance of towns like Sayre and Towanda along the Susquehanna River and Chemung River.

Extensive rail networks of the Pennsylvania Railroad and Reading Company define the movement of goods through the valleys of the Appalachian Mountains. The map highlights the vast tracts of the Tiadaghton State Forest and Tioga State Forest, preserving the character of the timber-rich landscape. From the resort heights of Eagles Mere to the industrial corridors of Milton and Lewisburg, the map documents the diverse economic and physical geography of the Commonwealth during the mid-century.