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1970 Map of Overton

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Overton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1979
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1979

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Little Loyalsock Creek winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking the transition from the high ridges of the Endless Mountains to the valley floors near Millview and Estella. The area is characterized by a network of upland settlements and family-named landmarks that speak to the region's rural heritage. Small rural communities like Campbellville and Overton are connected by a web of winding roads and a solitary Jeep Trail, illustrating the rugged, isolated nature of the terrain in the early 1970s.

Genealogists will find significant value in the distribution of family and community landmarks, including Warburton Hill Cem, Molyneux Cem, and the Sugar Ridge Ch. Large tracts of protected land, such as State Game Lands No 12 and State Game Lands No 36, dominate the northern hills, while smaller features like Burgess Pond and Maple Lake highlight the natural drainage patterns of the Mill Creek watershed.