1959 Map of Karthaus

About this map

West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep, winding course through the center of this landscape, marking the boundary between Clearfield and Centre counties. In the late 1950s, the region was defined by a mix of upland farming settlements and intensive extraction, with numerous strip mines dotting the plateau south of the river. Small enclaves like German Settlement and Cooper Settlement reflect the mid-century agricultural footprint, while St Severins Cem serves as a localized landmark for genealogists tracing early families in Cooper township. Industrial activity is anchored by the New York Central railroad, which follows the river's northern bank near Karthaus, while to the east, the sprawling State Game Lands No 100 occupies the high ground between Sterling Run and Pine Run. The map effectively documents the transition from a river-and-rail economy to one increasingly dominated by surface mining near Drifting and Grassflat.