2010 Map of Karthaus

About this map

Karthaus and its surrounding uplands are defined by the winding course of the West Branch Susquehanna River and its confluence with Moshannon Creek. This rural Pennsylvania landscape shows a series of historic clusters, including German Settlement and Cooper Settlement, which suggest early ethnic and family-based land divisions. The transportation history of the region is anchored by the Karthaus Tunnel and a network of roads like Tunnel Rd and German Settlement Rd that navigate the high plateaus. Cultural markers like the Saint Severins Cemetery near Drifting offer significant points for genealogical study, while the Mountain Top Airport sits on the high ground near Moshannon Summit. The map details numerous named waterways such as Sevenmile Run and Black Moshannon Creek, illustrating the complex drainage patterns of this wooded, elevated terrain.