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2019 Map of Glen Union

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Glen Union
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep valley through the high ridges of Clinton County, anchoring the small riverside settlements of Glen Union, Whetham, and Ritchie. This 2019 survey shows a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, where named hollows like Smokestack Hollow and Grandpap Hollow drain into the main river corridor. Higher elevations are dominated by Hyner Mountain and the famous Hyner View overlook, alongside upland features like Oak Ridge and the isolated Ponderosa Airport.

Transport through this deeply dissected terrain relies on a network of historic routes and mountain trails, including the Coudersport Pike and the Ross Camp Trail. The convergence of Lick Run and its various branches, such as W Br Lick Run, illustrates the complex drainage patterns that have shaped local geography. For genealogists and local historians, the map clarifies the proximity of island features like McCloskey Island to the small rail-aligned communities that historically served the valley floor.