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1967 Map of Marienville West

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Marienville West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor anchors this landscape, cutting southwest through the heart of the Pennsylvania forest. Small settlements like Marienville, Roses, and Vowinckel dot the rail line, while more secluded clusters like Redclyffe and Muzette are found deeper in the timbered hills. The map highlights the intersection of industry and recreation, showing numerous gas wells and a Strip Mine interspersed with the boundaries of Allegheny National Forest, Kittanning State Forest, and Cook Forest State Park.

A network of drainages including Salmon Creek, Maple Creek, and Toms Run carves the terrain, providing a natural framework for early logging and settlement. For the family researcher, the sheet identifies specific community anchors such as Redclyffe Church, Greenwood Church, and the North Forest Cemetery near the Forest-Clarion county line. The presence of the Muzette Lookout Tower and a rural Landing Strip reflect the logistical needs of fire watch and remote access in these high woods during the late 1960s.