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1961 Map of Coalport

Name: 1961 Topographic Map of Coalport
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

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Glendale Lake dominates the central landscape of this 1961 survey, its many-fingered shoreline stretching across the border of Clearfield and Cambria counties. The newly established Prince Gallitzin State Park surrounds the reservoir, marking a significant transition from an extractive economy to one focused on conservation and recreation. Traces of the region's industrial past remain visible through numerous labeled strip mines, mines, and a tipple near Flinton.

Transportation patterns reflect the area's history, with the Pennsylvania Railroad following the winding course of Clearfield Creek through Coalport and Beverly. The map captures rural crossroads like Longs Crossroad and Nagles Crossroad alongside established villages such as Lyleville and Fallentimber. Significant landmarks for genealogists include the Shelton Hill Cemetery and the engineering of the Glendale Dam.