1944 Map of Houtzdale

About this map

Houtzdale and Osceola Mills anchor this 1944 survey of the Moshannon Creek valley, revealing a landscape defined by coal-era settlement patterns and rail infrastructure. The map documents the tight-knit residential clusters of Brisbin, West Moshannon, and Morann, which grew to support the local extractive industries. Steep terrain is navigated by numerous rail lines and junctions, such as Goss Run Junc, while the Allegheny Mountains dominate the southern portion of the quadrangle. Local educational history is preserved through the locations of Beaver Sch and Ocean Sch, serving families in outlying patches like Parsonsville and Stumptown. Natural resource management is evident at the Osceola Res and the Fire Tower stationed atop the higher elevations of Pumping Station Mountain. The meandering path of Moshannon Creek serves as the boundary between Clearfield and Centre counties, separating the townships of Decatur, Woodward, and Rush.