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1969 Map of Dents Run, 1973 Print
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1969 Map of Dents Run

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Sinnemahoning Creek and the Bennett Branch converge in this rugged section of the Pennsylvania Wilds, where heavy industry meets deep timberlands. The landscape of the late 1960s is defined by a mix of extraction and conservation, with active strip mines dotting Winslow Hill while the surrounding territory is managed as the Elk State Forest and Moshannon State Forest. Small settlements like Wilmer and Summerson represent the human footprint in the narrow valleys, alongside the high-elevation Johnson Cem. The rail-dominated transport network of the era is anchored by the Penn Central line following the river curves, providing a critical corridor through the mountainous terrain. Notable landmarks such as a Lookout Tower and Radio Tower emphasize the ridge-top observation points essential for fire monitoring and communication in this forested expanse.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1969
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain