1969 Map of Glen Hazel

About this map

East Branch Clarion River Lake dominates the center of this 1969 topographic study, its blue waters filling the valleys between the deeply incised hollows of Elk State Forest. The map documents a landscape defined by industrial extraction and public recreation, where multiple Strip Mine symbols sit in close proximity to the State Game Lands No 25. Small settlements like Midmont and Rasselas are situated along the northwestern corridor, connected by the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and a network of pipelines. The terrain is remarkably intricate, named for the families and local features that defined its geography, such as Whittaker Hollow, Briggs Hollow, and Carlson Hollow. For researchers, the presence of the Holy Cross Cem and the detailed mapping of the Shawmut route provide essential points for tracing local history and land use patterns.