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1946 Map of Glen Union

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Glen Union
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep, winding path through the northern Appalachian plateau, defining the southern boundary of this 1946 survey. Small, isolated riverside settlements like Glen Union and Whetham serve as the primary human outposts in a landscape dominated by timber-covered ridges and steep drainage hollows. The presence of the Whetham Fire Tower on a central peak underscores the importance of forestry and fire management in this densely wooded area of Gallagher and Grugan townships.

Transportation is limited to the river corridor and high-elevation routes like the Pennsylvania Trail and the Bucktail Trail. Inland, the terrain is segmented by numerous watercourses including Hyner Run and Lick Run. The map also captures industrial infrastructure of the era, such as the Pipe Line traversing the rugged eastern ridges through Colebrook, reflecting the region's role in energy transport during the mid-century.