276. The Hook

TOWNSHIP: Hartley
QUADRANGLE: Hartleton
LOCATION: Five miles north of Laurelton.

REMARKS: A curved water gap withing topography that is the most representative example of Valley and Ridge terrain in the state; includes parallel stream valleys, portions of many ridges, spectacular water gaps, and a variety of springs, hollows, kettles, lakes, and upland flats.

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270. Shikellamy Overlook

TOWNSHIP: Union
QUADRANGLE: Northumberland
LOCATION: Within Shikellamy State Park; along the Susquehanna River opposite the Borough of Northumberland.

REMARKS: Outstanding vista over the junction of the east and west branches of the Susquehanna River, and the Susquehanna River valley in central Pennsylvania. Outcrops of massive sandstone and conglomerate (Catskill Formation, Devonian age) may be found along the road to the overlook and at the Blue Hill picnic area.

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