1998 Map of Loraine

About this map

Loraine stands as the primary hub in this late-century landscape, positioned where the Conrail line cuts through the townships of Keene and Houston. The terrain is defined by a dense network of drainage systems, including Bear Creek, Panther Creek, and Thurman Creek, which carve through the agricultural fields and small settlements of Adams and Hancock counties. This survey is particularly notable for its documentation of family and community history, preserving the locations of several small burial grounds such as Bean Cem, Breneman Cem, and the Old Loraine Cem. The agricultural and logistical character of the era is further evidenced by the presence of private aviation facilities like the Hemming Landing Strip and the Clear Landing Strip, alongside long-established rural community centers like the Centennial Ebenezer Ch and the small hamlet of Stillwell.