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1969 Map of Munderf

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Munderf
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

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The Clarion River winds through the northwestern corner of this Jefferson County landscape, carving a deep valley that borders the Allegheny Nat Forest. By the late 1960s, the region was defined by a mix of timber management and energy extraction, evidenced by numerous gas wells and a Strip Mine near Dixon Corner. Small, dispersed settlements like Munderf, Blowtown, and Lake City are scattered across the plateau, often centered around crossroads or small family cemeteries such as Munderf Cem.

High points in the terrain are utilized for surveillance and communication, including the Hays Lookout Tower and a nearby radio tower. Much of the acreage is dedicated to conservation and recreation, with large tracts identified as State Game Lands No 44, State Game Lands No 54, and Kittanning State Forest. The intricate drainage network, including Maxwell Run and North Run, illustrates the rugged dissection of the Allegheny Plateau during this era of rural development.