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2016 Map of Howard NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Eagleton Fields sits atop the high ground of Clinton County, marking a clearing in the dense network of drainage runs and ridges that define this part of the Allegheny Plateau. The landscape is characterized by a complex system of deep hollows and narrow stream branches, such as Dishpan Hollow and Clendenin Br, which feed into larger watercourses like Baker Run and the Tangascootack Cr. These waterways historically dictated the movement of people and timber through the region, a pattern still visible in the modern corridor of Eagleton Rd.

Significant wetland features like Cranberry Swamp and Bear Swamp are tucked into the high-elevation flats, providing unique ecological markers in a terrain dominated by sharp relief. The presence of numerous named trails, including Smoke House Trl and Round Top Trl, suggests a longstanding human engagement with the forest, likely rooted in 19th-century resource extraction and modern recreational use. This survey captures the intersection of this remote topography with the established routes along Shoemaker Ridge.