Swatara Gap, Water gap in Lebanon County, United States.
The Swatara Creek cuts through Blue Mountain, creating a natural passage with an elevation of 433 feet above sea level.
Native American communities constructed V-shaped rock barriers in the waterway to capture eels, which influenced the naming of the area.
The name originates from the Susquehannock word Swahadowry, translating to the location where people gathered to collect eels.
Pennsylvania Route 72 and Interstate 81 traverse through the gap, providing major transportation routes through the Blue Mountain range.
Researchers discovered Upper Ordovician tempestites in the gap, revealing information about ancient sediment deposits and fossil formations.
Location: Lebanon County
GPS coordinates: 40.47861,-76.52889
Latest update: March 8, 2025 11:20
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