1960 Map of Clarksville

About this map

The Cowan Lake reservoir and the surrounding Cowan State Park dominate the southeastern corner of this landscape, created after the damming of Cowan Creek. The village of Clarksville sits at the junction of Todd Fork and Cowan Creek, serving as a focal point for the Penn Central rail line that cuts through the valley. This 1960s survey illustrates a region of small agricultural settlements and crossroads, including Hickoryville, Oakland, and Vandervorts Corners. Local genealogy is well-supported by several rural landmarks, such as Jonahs Run Ch, Villars Chapel, and the Mt Pleasant Cem overlooking the lake. The terrain is marked by the sharp incision of waterways like Lytle Creek and Jonahs Run into the upland plains, with scattered Gravel Pits indicating local industrial activity.