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1947 Map of Marshlands

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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Pine Creek carves a significant corridor through the Pennsylvania highlands, anchoring a landscape where narrow valleys are named for the families who settled them. The small communities of Gaines, Watrous, and Marshlands follow the river's path, serving as local centers for an economy tied to the timbered hills and a burgeoning energy sector, evidenced by the Gas Well near Hedgehog Point. In the mid-century era, local life centered around rural landmarks like the Maynard Sch and Phoenix Cem, while the industrial past is preserved in place names such as Acid Factory Hollow. The terrain is crisscrossed by established paths like the Switchback Trail and Rexford Trail, reflecting the transition from early resource extraction to recreational use. Dozens of named drainage features, from Bloody Run to Water Trough Run, define the complex topography that separates the Elk and Pine Creek watersheds.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1947
Date Published1976
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain