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1963 Map of Knox

Name: 1963 Topographic Map of Knox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

The Baltimore And Ohio railroad tracks run through the borough of Knox, serving as a central artery for Clarion County's industrial and agricultural transport in the early 1960s. This landscape is defined by the winding course of the Clarion River to the south and the dissected plateau character of Ashland, Salem, and Beaver townships. The map documents an economy rooted in resource extraction, evidenced by numerous Strip Mine operations and countless oil and gas wells scattered across the hillsides near Wentlings Corners and Blairs Corners.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks, including St Pauls Ch, Mount Joy Ch, and the Chestnut Ridge Cem. Distinctive geographic features such as the Turnip Hole on the river and the industrial history at Canoe Furnace illustrate how the terrain dictated settlement patterns. Smaller hamlets like Turkey City, Alum Rock, and Callensburg are meticulously detailed, showing the layout of homes and local roads before modern infrastructure shifts.