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1923 Map of Howard

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Howard
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

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The West Branch Susquehanna River cuts through the northern reach of this landscape, defining a corridor of small settlements like Ferney and Hynerview. Further south, the terrain transitions into the parallel ridges of Bald Eagle Mountain, where the Pennsylvania railroad and the New York Central line navigate the lowlands around Beech Creek. This era of Central Pennsylvania history is marked by a high density of rural schoolhouses, including the Bitner School, Madden Run School, and Hubbard School, which served the scattered families living between the creek valleys and the high summits like Round Top.

Industrial and community life centers on the rail intersections and small villages. Near the Beech Creek Station, the topography reveals the complex drainage patterns of Tangascootack Creek and Marsh Creek. Local genealogy is well-supported by the inclusion of numerous country churches, such as the Laurel Run Church and Hunters Run Church, providing a clear view of the social fabric in Clinton and Centre counties during the early twentieth century.