Special places in your section of the Kittatinny Ridge!

Local maps of the regions across the Kittatinny Ridge and corridor are now up on the web site!  These Kittatinny Regions maps highlight the unique natural, historic and recreational resources - the special places - connected to this 185-mile landscape that spans 12 counties at a more local scale.  Each region is referred to by a more local name for the Ridge or a defining geologic or cultural feature - from east to west they are: Delaware Water Gap, Lehigh Gap, Hawk Mountain and the Pinnacle, Swatara Gap, Susquehanna Water Gaps, Capital Area, North Mountain and The Tuscaroras*.

Each region of the Kittatinny Ridge has a number of dedicated conservation partners and local advocates working with the Kittatinny Coalition, communities connected to the Ridge and state and federal agencies to preserve and bring attention to this special landscape.

What makes the Kittatinny Ridge so special in your area?  Are your favorite spots on these maps?  Tell us about it via email or comment on this blog.  Swatara Gap is featured above.  Check out the web site to view the rest! 

* Coming soon!

Explore PA and the Kittatinny Corridor via DCNR's Interactive Map, now including Geology

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has added new state geologic information to the interactive geographic information systems map. There are layers of information on the map such as bedrock geology, earthquake locations and magnitude, and outstanding geologic features.

You can scroll over and pick specific locations to get more information about geology, state parks and forests, and recreational opportunities available throughout Pennsylvania. Other geologicinformation includes state park geologic guides, maximum elevations by county and glacial boundaries.  Information related to other local recreational amenities will soon be added.  Thanks to Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club trail mail for the notification!