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1965 Map of Williamsport SE

Name: 1965 Topographic Map of Williamsport SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Tiadaghton State Forest and Bald Eagle State Forest dominate this landscape in central Pennsylvania, where the ridgelines of the Ridge and Valley province run in parallel southwest-to-northeast bands. The terrain is defined by dramatic elevations including Bald Eagle Mountain, Nittany Mountain, and North White Deer Ridge. Waterways such as White Deer Hole Creek and Spruce Run cut through these ridges, creating natural gaps that dictate the path of human infrastructure.

Evidence of early 1960s forest management and rural infrastructure is seen in the network of fire trails and logging paths like Hoffa Trail and Mile Run Trail. Significant landmarks for local history include Glen Cabin, the Spruce Run Reservoir, and a Gaging Sta along White Deer Creek. The map also captures the precise intersection of the Lycoming and Union County boundary, providing a detailed record of the wilderness just south of the Susquehanna River during this era.