1948 Map of Emporium, 1984 Print
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1948 Map of Emporium

USGS Topo · Published 1984

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The borough of Emporium serves as the industrial and civic heart of this mountain landscape at the confluence of Sinnemahoning Creek and its west branch. The 1948 geography, updated in the early 1970s, captures the tight valley settlements and transportation corridors that define this portion of Cameron County. The Penn Central railroad tracks parallel the Sinnemahoning Portage Creek, following the natural level grade through the deep hollows. This alignment illustrates the historical reliance on narrow valley floors for both rail and road infrastructure in northern Pennsylvania.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1948
Date Published1984
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22.1 x 27 inches

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