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2016 Map of Houtzdale

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Houtzdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Osceola Mills and Houtzdale serve as the primary hubs in this central Pennsylvania landscape, where the winding Moshannon Cr carves a deep valley that separates Clearfield and Centre counties. The mapping reveals a high density of small settlements and neighborhood enclaves, including Brisbin, Parsonsville, and West Moshannon, often clustered around historic cemetery sites like the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cem or Saint Joseph Cem.

Industry and transport patterns are evident in the complex network of local roads such as Scotch Hollow Rd and Ernestville Rd, which connect the highland communities. The southern reaches of the quadrangle are dominated by significant water features and drainage basins, most notably the Osceola Reservoir and the headwaters of Trout Run and Big Fill Run, highlighting the area's vital role in local water management and its proximity to the rural Sandy Ridge area.