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2023 Map of Knox

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Knox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Clarion River winds through the southern landscape of this Clarion County region, carving a deep valley that separates the northern uplands from the community of Callensburg. Near the river's sharpest bends, the map identifies local industrial and agricultural landmarks like Stovers Mill and Turnip Hole, alongside the early iron heritage represented by Canoe Furnace. The road network connects numerous small crossroad settlements including Turkey City, Wentlings Corners, and Alum Rock, illustrating a decentralized pattern of development common in rural Pennsylvania.

Genealogists will find a high density of burial sites and religious centers, such as Mount Zion Lutheran Church Cem and Saint Paul's Union Cem. The town of Knox serves as the primary hub in the north, while smaller locales like Elk City and Monroe are linked by a web of township roads and routes. Distinctive terrain features, including Spook Hollow and the Canoe Ripple, suggest the varied topography that defined local commerce and travel before modern highway expansion.