1909 Map of Bellefonte

About this map

Pennsylvania State College serves as a prominent anchor in the southern portion of this landscape, surrounded by the growing settlements of State College and Lemont. The map captures a complex industrial and transport network, where the Pennsylvania railroad and the Snowshoe Branch negotiate the gaps and ridges of the Allegheny Mountains. To the north, the county seat of Bellefonte is a focal point of activity near the confluence of Spring Creek and the Bald Eagle Creek. The terrain is characterized by a series of parallel ridges including Bald Eagle Ridge and Nittany Mountain, which dictate the placement of post offices like Scotia Benore PO and schools such as Silverdale School. The presence of a Fish Hatchery near Pleasant Gap Sta and the Tramroad in the northern hills reflects the region's diverse economic interests during this era.