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1923 Map of Howard
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1923 Map of Howard

USGS Topo · Published 1923

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Bald Eagle Mountain dominates the southeastern horizon of this central Pennsylvania landscape, creating a massive natural barrier that defines the local transport and settlement patterns. The Pennsylvania Railroad and the West Branch Susquehanna River dictate the movement of goods and people, with the rail line following the contours of the Beech Creek valley. Numerous small one-room schoolhouses such as Sugar Run School, Plunket Run School, and Madden Run School are scattered across the rural townships of Liberty and Beech Creek, illustrating a decentralized early 20th-century educational system. At the foot of the mountain, Beech Creek Sta serves as a critical junction for communities like Blanchard and Eagleville. The upland plateaus to the north, including the Eagleton Fields, show a sparser settlement pattern compared to the fertile Nittany Valley to the south.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1923
Date Published1923
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions15.9 x 19.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain