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1962 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Williamsport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Williamsport serves as the focal point of this regional study, situated along the curve of the West Branch Susquehanna River and framed by the rising heights of Bald Eagle Mountain. The mid-century landscape is defined by its industrial transit corridors, notably where the Pennsylvania RR and Reading RR navigate the river valleys and mountain gaps to connect centers like Jersey Shore, Milton, and Bloomsburg.

Extensive public lands dominate the northern and western sections of the map, including the Susquehannock State Forest and Tioga State Forest, reflecting a region deeply tied to its timber and natural resources. In the east, the map captures the transition into the coal regions near Nanticoke and Shickshinny, while highlighting recreational landmarks like Ricketts Glen State Park. This survey documents the complex geography of Central Pennsylvania before the major interstate expansions, focusing on the traditional rail-and-river towns that anchored the regional economy.