2013 Map of Du Bois

About this map

Du Bois and its surrounding borough-and-creek landscape define this area of Clearfield and Jefferson counties as it appeared in the early 21st century. The map centers on the transition from the concentrated grid of Du Bois and Sandy down to smaller coal-era settlements like Helvetia and Stump Creek. A dense network of drainage systems, including Sandy Lick Cr and Stump Cr, carves through the terrain, historically influencing the placement of the various rail junctions and mining communities. The connectivity between Sykesville, Troutville, and Rathmel is visible through a complex web of local routes and state highways. This survey illustrates the enduring residential footprint of these towns, many of which grew around the timber and coal industries of the previous century. Researchers can trace the path of the Soldier Run and Beaver Run corridors, which shaped the development of villages like Soldier and Eriton.