1932 Map of Clearfield

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River snakes through this 1929 survey, defining a landscape where narrow valleys dictate the path of early industry and travel. In the southern reach, the borough of Clearfield serves as a dense hub of commerce, anchored by the New York Central Railroad and the B R and P lines that follow the river's winding course. The map captures a moment when rural life centered on a dense network of one-room schoolhouses and country parishes, such as Goshen Sch and Goshen Ch, many of which were the primary landmarks for isolated timber and mining communities.