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1946 Map of Clifford

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Clifford
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The Elk Hill massive, featuring both North Knob and South Knob, dominates the central landscape of this Susquehanna County region. Just after World War II, the settlement pattern remained centered on historic hubs like Clifford and Dundaff, connected by winding roads and the traces of the Old Newburg Turnpike. This era shows a transition from traditional rural life to modern recreation, evidenced by the Elkview Country Club and Golf Course near Crystal Lake, alongside established family landmarks like the Burdick Cem and Lyons Street Cem.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with the East Branch Tunkhannock Creek and Little Tunkhannock Creek carving through the valleys between Tinker Hill and East Mountain. Aviation history is present at the Carbondale-Clifford Airport, while several local congregations are anchored at St Johns Ch and Welch Hill Ch. The map also captures several smaller glacial lakes including Lewis Lake and Coterell Lake north of Birchtown.