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1946 Map of Glen Union

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Glen Union
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep horseshoe bend at the southern edge of this map, defining the landscape of Clinton and Lycoming counties. In this mid-century period, the small settlement of Glen Union sits along the riverbank, while the upland plateaus of Chapman, Hyner, and Gallagher are primarily defined by an intricate network of drainages including Hyner Run and Lick Run. High above the river valleys, the Whetham Fire Tower serves as a lone sentinel for forest management in these wooded highlands.

Evidence of early infrastructure and backcountry life is visible through the winding path of the Bucktail Trail and the presence of a Pipeline cutting across the northern ridges. Remote outposts like Lucullus and Sugar Camp provide insight into the scattered habitation of the North Central Pennsylvania wilds. From the alluvial features of McCloskey Island to the steep hollows of Bear Pen Hollow and Cabin Hollow, this map captures the rugged relief of the Appalachian Plateau before modern development further altered these remote drainage basins.