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1966 Map of Farrandsville

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Farrandsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through this mid-1960s Pennsylvania landscape, serving as the primary corridor for both industry and transport. The Penn Central railroad follows the river's winding course, connecting small riverside settlements like Farrandsville and Ferney. The upland areas are dominated by extensive public lands, including Sproul State Forest and State Game Lands No 89, where the terrain is marked by numerous hollows and runs such as Buckhorn Hollow and Lick Run.

Industrial activity is evident in the southern reaches, where several Strip Mines are mapped near Tangascootack Creek. These resource extraction sites contrast with the quiet rural character of the region, anchored by local landmarks like Peoples Ch and Laurel Run Ch. This survey, with 1973 photorevisions, documents the region's character just as the era of traditional coal mining and steam-era rail infrastructure was transitioning.