2013 Map of Blandburg

About this map

Glasgow and Blandburg anchor this 2013 topographic study of the Allegheny Front's eastern slopes, where small coal-era settlements follow the narrow creek valleys and winding mountain roads. The map documents the industrial heritage and natural drainage of the region, featuring names like Coke Ovens Rd that hint at the area's history of bituminous coal processing. Steep ridges such as Dakota Ridge Rd divide the landscape, while numerous waterways including Fallentimber Run and Bells Gap Run descend toward the Bellwood Reservoir. Smaller hamlets like Hollentown, Van Ormer, and Frugality appear along the banks of Clearfield Creek, showing the persistent settlement patterns of central Pennsylvania's mountain townships. The topography is defined by narrow gaps and runs that historically dictated the path of local commerce and early rail transport through the Appalachians.