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1909 Map of Bellefonte

Name: 1909 Topographic Map of Bellefonte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Pennsylvania State College and the surrounding agricultural valleys of Central Pennsylvania are shown here during a period of significant growth and industrial activity. The landscape is defined by the striking parallel ridges of Bald Eagle Mountain and Nittany Mountain, which constrain the development of the Nittany Valley. This early twentieth-century survey reveals a dense network of transportation, including the Pennsylvania RR and the Bellefonte Central RR, alongside the remnants of the Pennsylvania Canal near Milesburg.

Industry and local governance are evident in the concentration of post offices and specialized sites, such as the Fish Hatchery near Pleasant Gap Station and the mining-related geography near Scotia Benore PO. The map details the transition from rural townships like Patton and College to more established boroughs, with Bellefonte serving as a primary hub. In the south, The Barrens provide a stark contrast to the developed corridors, illustrating the diverse geological character of the region.