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1993 Map of Penfield

Name: 1993 Topographic Map of Penfield
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1998
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1998

About this map

Penfield sits at the heart of this landscape where the Penn Central rail line follows the valley of the Bennett Branch. This late-century update documents a region defined by its timber and mineral heritage, situated largely within the Moshanon State Forest and Elk State Forest. Small settlements like Hollywood and Winterburn are linked by a network of forest roads and grades, including the Weiss Grade, reflecting a history of industrial access to these deep hollows.

The map is an essential resource for genealogists, identifying several small burial sites including Mt Pleasant Cem and Kooker Cem. Visible extractive industries appear through several Strip Mine and Quarry labels, particularly near the Elk and Clearfield County border. Water management is noted at the Penfield Reservoir and Tyler Reservoir, while the presence of State Game Lands No 93 and a State Tree Nursery highlights the area's transition to conservation and managed natural resources.