1977 Map of Markleton

About this map

Casselman River winds through the northwestern corner of this 1977 orthophotograph, providing a high-contrast look at the Somerset County landscape during the late seventies. This specialized imagery, produced in cooperation with the Soil Conservation Service, reveals the intricate patterns of forest cover and agricultural clearing. The terrain is defined by several significant water bodies, including the central Deer Valley Lake and the smaller Roberts Lake to its north. Toward the southern edge, the headwaters of the Savage River appear, marking a divide in the local drainage. Unlike standard topographic maps, this aerial perspective captures the exact texture of the woodland and the precise footprints of rural structures and field boundaries as they existed during the spring of 1977, offering researchers a literal view of the land before modern development.