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1959 Map of Devils Elbow

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Devils Elbow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

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Moshannon State Forest dominates this mid-century landscape at the intersection of Clearfield, Cameron, and Elk Counties. The remote nature of the terrain is evident in the network of unpaved access ways like Number Eleven Road and the Caledonia Trail, which weave through deep drainage drafts and high ridges. The presence of a Radio Range Station and a Lookout Tower underscore the area's strategic use for forestry management and early aviation navigation during this period.

Industrial activity is concentrated at the settlement of Quehanna and a solitary Strip Mine located near Dutch Hollow. The hydrology of the region is defined by the winding course of Moshannon Creek and Mosquito Creek, which carve deep valleys through the plateau. Landowners and researchers can trace township lines for Covington and Girard across the rugged topography, including the distinctive bend at Devils Elbow.