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1968 Map of Coburn

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Coburn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The confluence of Elk Creek and Penn Creek forms the heart of Coburn, a village established at the foot of Penn Mountain. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, dominated by the Penn Central rail line and the historic presence of Trinity Ch and St Johns Ch. This survey illustrates the dense ridge-and-valley topography of central Pennsylvania, where steep terrain like Stillhouse Knob and Big Poe Mountain remains largely uninhabited and preserved within the Bald Eagle State Forest.

To the south, recreation and water management are evident at Poe Valley State Park, which centers on Poe Valley Lake. The map captures the secluded character of the area, noting small settlements like Ingleby and various hollows and gaps that define local navigation. The southern reaches transition into the New Lancaster Valley, marked by Salem Ch and the headwaters of Honey Creek, reflecting a landscape primarily shaped by forestry, watershed protection, and the Pennsylvania railroad network.