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1959 Map of Penfield

USGS Topo · Published 1979

About this map

Penfield and the neighboring settlements of Hollywood and Winterburn sit within a landscape defined by the deep timberlands of Moshannon State Forest and the State Game Lands No 93. This mid-century survey reveals the industrial character of the Pennsylvania wilds, where numerous strip mines and quarries dot the hillsides above the Penn Central rail line. Local history and genealogy are anchored by several remote burial grounds, including Mt Pleasant Cem and the Laurel Run Cem. The terrain is deeply incised by the Bennett Branch and its tributaries, such as Wilson Run and Tyler Run, while the Parker Dam State Park occupies the eastern highlands. A distinct pattern of human impact is visible through the Old Railroad Grade and numerous forest firebreaks, reflecting a history of logging and resource extraction in the region.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1959
Date Published1979
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain