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1922 Map of Philipsburg

Name: 1922 Topographic Map of Philipsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1922
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1922

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Moshannon Creek carves a deep valley through the center of this landscape, separating the coal-rich plateaus of Clearfield County from the high ridges of Centre County. The industrial economy of the early 1920s is evident in the dense concentration of extraction sites, including the Tunnel Mines in the northeast and the Rich Hill Mine near Hawk Run. The regional transport network relies on the New York Central Railroad and the PRR, which follow the winding creek beds to serve the mining towns of Kylertown, Winburne, and Morrisdale.

South of the creek, the Allegheny Mountains rise toward the Bald Eagle Mountain ridge. This rugged terrain is dotted with small rural landmarks like the Shady Dell Church and numerous schoolhouses, such as the Centennial School and Bell Hollow School, reflecting the scattered settlement patterns of the mountain hollows. The presence of Arctic Springs and Lingles Camp suggests a landscape used for both intensive industry and mountain recreation.