1944 Map of Canton
USGS Topo · Published 1944About this map
Lycoming Creek carves a deep path through the northern Pennsylvania highlands, dictating the course of the Pennsylvania RR as it winds past industrial points like Ralston and Roaring Branch. This 1940s-era survey reveals a landscape where the rail corridor serves as the primary artery for mountain settlements, connecting the dairy and agricultural hub of Canton with smaller rail stops such as Cowley Sta and Grover. The terrain is characterized by steep ridges like Sullivan Mtn and the narrow hollows of McIntosh Hollow, which limited early development to the valley floors and higher plateau summits.
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Editions of this 1944 Canton Map
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