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1966 Map of Williamsport

Name: 1966 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 central Pennsylvania heartland, anchoring a landscape where industrial river towns meet expansive public timberlands. During this mid-1970s revision, the region demonstrates a transition from a traditional rail-and-river economy to a modern highway-connected corridor, though the influence of the Penn Central and Erie Lackawanna railroads remains visible. The map highlights the concentration of higher education institutions along the valley, including Lycoming College in Williamsport and Lock Haven State College.

Broad stretches of the Allegheny Mountains are preserved within the Tiadaghton State Forest and Sproul State Forest, surrounding established settlements like Jersey Shore and Renovo. To the north and east, the Susquehanna River main branch connects the Tier of New York at Sayre down through the anthracite-fringe towns of Berwick and Bloomsburg, while landmarks like Worlds End State Park and Eagles Mere Lake define the plateau's character.