1904 Map of Patton

About this map

Patton and its neighboring coal and lumber towns define the landscape of Cambria and Clearfield counties at the turn of the century. The region's industrial character is established by a dense network of transport, including the Pennsylvania RR and the specialized Cresson and Clearfield RR and Coal Co, which serviced the rugged interior. Settled pockets like Hastings, Carrolltown, and Chest Springs are connected by winding roads and proximity to vital water sources such as Chest Creek and Clearfield Creek. Smaller family and industrial landmarks like Eckenrode Mill, Thomas Mills, and the junction at Bradley Junction highlight a period where local commerce was deeply tied to the specific topography of the Allegheny front. The map documents the early infrastructure of the bituminous coal region, from the siding at Tunnel Siding to the spiritual and social centers of St Bonifacius and St Augustine.