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1967 Map of Beech Creek, 1973 Print
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1967 Map of Beech Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Foster Joseph Sayers Lake dominates the central valley floor, a significant reservoir formed by the Foster Joseph Sayers Dam that reshaped the local landscape in the late 1960s. This survey, updated in the early 1970s, captures the intersection of water management and rural Pennsylvania life along the Bald Eagle Creek corridor. The geography is defined by the massive ridge of Bald Eagle Mountain, which separates the northern creek valleys from Nittany Valley to the south. Small settlements like Beech Creek and Blanchard sit at the foot of these ridges, while the Penn Central rail line follows the valley floor. Local heritage is preserved in sites like the Hays-Fearon Cem and Liberty Ch, alongside industrial markers like the Lamar National Fish Hatchery and several active quarries. The map illustrates a region transitioning between traditional agriculture and modern infrastructure projects.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1967
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain