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1944 Map of Glen Richey

Name: 1944 Topographic Map of Glen Richey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Clearfield Creek carves a deeply winding path through this central Pennsylvania landscape, serving as a primary geographic anchor for small settlements and rural homesteads during the mid-1940s. The settlement of Glen Richey and nearby Oshanter occupy the high ground between the creek and its tributaries, while further south, the B & O Railroad connects the community of Boardman to the wider region. The map reveals a high density of rural social infrastructure, from the Mt Zion Ch to several hilltop schools like Pleasant Ridge Sch and Turkey Hill Sch.

The northern boundary is defined by the West Branch Susquehanna River, where the Susquehanna Bridge and Porters Bridge provide vital crossings. Local history and genealogy are well-preserved through numerous family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including Thompson Cem, Stoneville Cem, and Baughman Cem. The presence of the Clearfield and Curwensville Country Club near the river suggests a pocket of mid-century suburban development amidst the prevailing agricultural and resource-driven terrain.