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2019 Map of Lock Haven

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Lock Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River defines the landscape of this river-valley region, where the urban center of Lock Haven serves as a focal point for Clinton County. The convergence of Bald Eagle Creek and the river creates a complex hydrology surrounding Great Island, a prominent landmass in the river's path. Infrastructure and institutional history are evident in the presence of the Haven University of Pennsylvania and the Clinton County Courthouse, while the aviation legacy of the area is marked by the William T Piper Memorial Airport.

To the north, the terrain rises sharply into the ridges of Simcox Mtn and Cole Hill, separated by numerous hollows and runs like Reeds Run and Chatham Run. Small settlements and cemeteries, such as Swissdale and Queens Run, dot the upland slopes. The northern boundary with Lycoming County follows the historic Coudersport Pike, highlighting early transportation routes that navigated the steep elevation changes between the valley floor and the plateau heights.