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1969 Map of Clarion

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Clarion
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Clarion State College anchors the northeastern portion of this survey, serving as a hub for the borough of Clarion at a time of significant transition. The landscape reflects an economy balanced between institutional growth and extractive industry, with numerous Strip Mines and gas wells peppered across the surrounding townships of Beaver and Piney. The Clarion River winds through the center of the map, flanked by steep slopes and extensive conservation areas like State Game Lands No 63.

Transportation infrastructure defines the area's connectivity, showing the intersection of heavy rail lines like the Baltimore and Ohio and the Old Gathers Railroad Grade. Local landmarks such as the County Airport and the Courthouse sit alongside rural community centers like Manor Ch and Pine Grove Ch. Downriver, the industrial footprint is visible near the Powerplant and Tipple, while smaller settlements like Reidsburg and Williamsburg remain tied to the river's winding course.