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1959 Map of Lecontes Mills

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Lecontes Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River cuts a deep, winding path through this portion of Clearfield County, creating a landscape defined by sharp meanders and heavy industrial activity. During the mid-20th century, the region was characterized by extensive surface mining, with numerous strip mines and various mines dotting the hillsides of Goshen, Girard, and Bradford townships. The Conrail railroad tracks follow the river's contours, serving the extraction economy that fueled small settlements like Shawville and Lecontes Mills.

Local history is preserved in a network of rural landmarks, including the Cem Egypt Ch and the Pleasant Valley Ch. The presence of several family and community burial grounds, such as the Murray Cem and Shiloh Cem, provides valuable points of reference for genealogists. Cultural remnants of the era are visible in the form of a Drive-in Theater near Needful and an Airway Beacon on a high ridge, illustrating the mix of traditional settlement and modern infrastructure.