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1923 Map of Lock Haven

Name: 1923 Topographic Map of Lock Haven
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1923
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1923

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The West Branch Susquehanna River carves through the center of this 1920s topography, defining the industrial and agricultural corridors of Clinton and Lycoming counties. The city of Lock Haven sits at the junction of the river and Eagle Creek, positioned between the steep rises of Bald Eagle Mountain and the high plateaus of Gallagher and Woodward. This era shows a landscape where rail and river logistics remain central, with the Pennsylvania Railroad tracing the northern bank and connecting settlements like Lockport, McElhattan, and Jersey Shore.

Cultural landmarks are concentrated in the fertile valleys, including Nippenose Valley and Sugar Valley. Genealogists can trace a dense network of rural infrastructure, from the Liberty Church near Dunnstown to numerous one-room schoolhouses like Gravel Hill School and Swissdale School. The inclusion of Great Island at the river's bend and the remote Mohawk Club in the northern hills highlights the area's diverse usage, ranging from river-bottom farming to upland recreation.