1968 Map of Mc Gees Mills

About this map

McGees Mills sits at the confluence of the W Br Susquehanna River and Bear Run, anchored by a notable Covered Bridge during this late 1960s survey. The landscape is a complex intersection of the extractive economy and conservation, with extensive Strip Mine operations and numerous gas wells neighboring State Game Lands No 195 and No 174. The Baltimore And Ohio and Penn Central railroads navigate the winding creek valleys, connecting settlements like Big Run and Bowersville. Cultural landmarks such as Mt Pleasant Ch and cemeteries including Clover Run Cem and Otterbein Ch Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogists tracing family histories in the townships of Bell, Gaskill, and Henderson. The presence of the Punxsutawney Reservoir and a high-elevation Radio Tower reflect the mid-century infrastructure supporting the surrounding rural communities.