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1969 Map of LaPorte

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of LaPorte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The county seat of Laporte and its surrounding mountain terrain characterize this 1969 survey of Sullivan County. This era shows a landscape transitioning from heavy industry toward recreation and conservation, with vast tracts designated as State Game Lands No 13 and the Wyoming State Forest. The presence of numerous strip mines near Mildred and Bernice points to the region's coal mining legacy, while the many secondary roads and trails like the Birch Grade and Old Railroad Grade trace former transport corridors through the dense woods.

Water features define the local geography, from the central flow of Loyalsock Creek to the smaller Lake Mokoma and Lake Akela. Local life is anchored by landmarks such as the County High Sch and St Francis Ch. Small settlements like Satterfield, Ringdale, and Thorndale are connected by a network of runs and creeks, including Floodwood Creek and Muncy Creek, illustrating how the drainage of the Allegheny Plateau shaped the development of these isolated communities.