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1959 Map of Mc Clure

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Mc Clure
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

McClure and McAlisterville anchor this mid-century portrait of Central Pennsylvania, where the landscape is defined by the steep, parallel ridges of the Appalachians. The map shows a rural economy structured around narrow valleys like the Fermanagh Valley and West Perry Valley, connected through mountain passes such as Lost Creek Gap and McAlister Gap. An Old Railroad Grade follows the southern base of Firestone Ridge, marking a shift in regional transportation as rail gave way to the developing road network between Mifflin Co, Snyder Co, and Juniata Co.

Local history is preserved in the numerous named landmarks and civic sites scattered across the ridges. Small settlements like Bannerville, Crossgrove, and Raubs Mills are documented alongside country congregations such as Bakers Ch and St Johns Ridge Ch. Much of the southern terrain is dominated by the Bald Eagle State Forest, where elevations like Rager Summit rise above the headwaters of Tennis Run and Lack Run.