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1942 Map of Curwensville

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Curwensville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Lumber City and Curwensville anchor the winding path of the West Branch Pennsylvania Canal in this mid-century portrait of Clearfield County. The landscape is defined by the sharp meanders of the Susquehanna River and its numerous tributaries, including Clearfield Creek and Chest Creek, which carved deep valleys through the plateau. A dense network of local education and faith is evident, with many family-named landmarks like McClure Cem, Ferguson Cem, and Oakland Sch dotting the rural townships of Jordan and Greenwood.

Industrial development follows the water and rail lines, with the New York Central and Pennsylvania railroads tracing the riverbanks to serve coal and timber interests. The presence of Bilger Rocks in the north and the high elevation of Summit Ridge highlight the topographic variety that dictated the placement of small mining and agricultural settlements like Gazzam, Ansonville, and Mahaffey. Researchers can trace the proximity of schools such as Deer Run Sch and Sugar Grove Sch to these clustered rural communities.