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1959 Map of Mahaffey

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mahaffey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River winds through the southern portion of this Clearfield County quadrangle, carving a valley that serves as the primary corridor for commerce and settlement. Near the borough boundary of Mahaffey, the river is flanked by the Conrail rail line and several small riverside communities including Middleton and Bower. The landscape is defined by the heavy footprint of the local coal industry, with numerous Strip Mine operations scattered across the hillsides of Bell and Greenwood townships.

Social and civic life is anchored by several rural landmarks, such as the Camp Meeting Grounds near the river and the Banner Ridge Ch further north. Cultural heritage is evidenced by the distribution of family and community spaces like St Bonaventure Cem, the Rock Springs Cem, and the Goffe Sch. Extensive forested areas are preserved in the northern section within State Game Lands No 87, where numerous small runs, including Daily Run and Irish Run, feed into the larger river system.