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1959 Map of Curwensville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Curwensville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Curwensville Reservoir dominates the central landscape of this Clearfield County survey, winding through the valley created by the West Branch Susquehanna River. The map documents a significant era of transition as the Curwensville Dam and its resulting pool impacted established riverfront communities. Just downstream, the borough of Curwensville remains a hub of activity, featuring Irvin Park and an Athletic Field near the rail junction of the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central railroads.

Industrial activity is visible throughout the hills, evidenced by numerous Strip Mines and Quarries that surround settlements like Grampian and Lumber City. Genealogists will find a wealth of local markers, including Friends Cem, Watts Cem, and rural houses of worship such as Salem Ch. Distinctive natural features like Bliger Rocks and the Friendship Tunnel on the old railroad grade further define this intersection of extractive industry and river geography.