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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 a deep path through north-central Pennsylvania, serving as the central artery for industry and transport between Lock Haven and Williamsport. During the early 1960s, the region's economy relied heavily on the corridor formed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Reading Railroad, which skirt the northern edges of Bald Eagle Mountain. The map illustrates the sharp transition from the industrial river towns to the expansive woodlands of the Allegheny Plateau and the Endless Mountains.

Preservation and public land management are prominent, with large tracts dedicated to the Tiadaghton State Forest and Susquehannock State Forest, alongside numerous State Game Lands. To the north, the winding courses of Pine Creek and Lycoming Creek indicate the rugged drainage patterns that historically funneled timber toward the river. This survey captures a moment of established regional infrastructure, showcasing the network of state routes like Pa. 44 and Pa. 120 that connected remote settlements like Renovo and Galeton to the larger markets of the Susquehanna Valley.