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2013 Map of Williamsport SE

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Williamsport SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

White Deer Valley serves as a prominent landmark in this upland landscape where the ridge-and-valley province of Pennsylvania is clearly defined by numerous gaps and knobs. The topography is dominated by a series of significant heights, including Potato Hill, Shoemaker Knob, and the prominent Buffalo Mountain to the south. This area is characterized by its heavy concentration of mountain passes, such as First Gap, Second Gap, and Third Gap, which historically dictated the movement of people and resources through the difficult terrain.

Water features play a central role in the local geography, with the Spruce Run Reservoir located in the eastern portion of the map. Numerous waterways like White Deer Creek, Sand Spring Run, and Lick Run carve through the hollows and gaps. The map identifies seasonal or recreational outposts such as Sand Spring Camp and Mile Run Camp, reflecting the area's long-standing use for timbering and outdoor activities within the wooded ridges of South White Deer Ridge and Little Mountain.