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1959 Map of Curwensville

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Curwensville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Curwensville and the winding W Br Susquehanna River anchor this topographic study of Clearfield County, Pennsylvania. The landscape is defined by the massive Curwensville Lake and the engineering of the Curwensville Dam, which drastically altered the natural flow of the river through the boroughs of Lumber City and Bridgeport. The region's industrial and geological character is evident in the numerous strip mines and Quarries that dot the surrounding hills, alongside natural landmarks like Bilger Rocks.

Transport networks, including the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail rail lines, weave through the valleys, connecting smaller settlements such as Grampian, Hepburnia, and Stronach. For the genealogist, the map preserves the locations of numerous family-named burial grounds and local institutions, including Oak Hill Cemetery, Friends Cem, Ferguson Cem, and Salem Ch. The presence of an Old Railroad Grade and West Branch Railroad Grade suggests a changing rail economy during the mid-to-late 20th century.