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2019 Map of Howard

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

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Bald Eagle Mountain rises over the landscape of central Pennsylvania, where the sprawling Foster Joseph Sayers Lake dominates the valley floor near the borough of Howard. This modern topographic study reveals a rugged geography defined by numerous hollows, such as Canoe Hollow, Betz Hollow, and Smith Hollow, which drain into larger water bodies like Marsh Creek and Beech Creek. For genealogists and local historians, the map is remarkably dense with family-named landmarks and burial grounds, including the William Packer Family Cem, Lucas Cem, and the Schencks Cem.

The settlement pattern follows the narrow valleys and creek beds, with small communities like Romola, Big Run, and Monument connected by a network of rural roads such as State Rte 364 and the Alpine Wilderness Rd. The terrain transitions from the high ridges of Beech Meadows and Bear Swamp down to the water's edge, illustrating how the regional hydrography has shaped both transportation and habitation in Clinton and Centre Counties.