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1908 Map of Foxburg

Name: 1908 Topographic Map of Foxburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

About this map

The Allegheny River carves a deep, winding course through this Western Pennsylvania landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the Pennsylvania RR and several industrial settlements. The confluence with the Clarion River at Foxburg marks a significant junction of water and rail, including the Baltimore and Ohio RR. The surrounding hillsides are dotted with evidence of early 20th-century industry and community life, from the Canoe Furnace near Edenburg Knox PO to active extraction sites like the Eagle Mine and Blue Goose Mine further south.

Rural life is anchored by named crossroads such as Wentling's Corners and Blair's Corners, alongside spiritual landmarks like Concord Church. The intricate topography includes unique features such as the Turnip Hole and the bend at Emlenton, illustrating the complex relationship between the region's steep river valleys and the expansion of the coal and iron economy in Clarion, Butler, and Armstrong counties.