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1959 Map of Karthaus

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Karthaus
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Clearfield and Centre counties, defining the northern geography of this region. Near the river's bend, the village of Karthaus serves as a focal point, distinguished by the nearby Karthaus Tunnel and the Conrail line following the water. The landscape is heavily marked by industrial and agricultural patterns, with numerous mines dotting the hillsides and large swaths of protected territory within State Game Lands No 100.

Further south, the map reveals distinct historic community clusters such as German Settlement and Cooper Settlement, the latter located near St Severins Cem. These smaller enclaves, along with villages like Drifting, Grassflat, and Pine Glen, illustrate the scattered but purposeful development of the plateau above Moshannon Creek. The presence of a significant Pipeline and specialized summits like Summit reflect the area's role in the regional energy and transportation infrastructure.