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1959 Map of Philipsburg

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Philipsburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Moshannon Creek carves a winding path through this central Pennsylvania landscape, defining the jagged border between Centre and Clearfield counties. During the late 1950s, the region was characterized by the heavy industrial footprint of strip mining operations and the Conrail rail network, which linked the bustling borough of Philipsburg to surrounding coal patches like Winburne, Morrisdale, and Hawk Run. The map provides a detailed look at the social infrastructure of the time, documenting the State Hospital and local landmarks such as Loch Lomond Junction and the Albert Landing Field.

Transitioning from the industrial valley to the high ground, the southeastern portion of the map is dominated by the dense woodlands of Moshannon State Forest and State Game Lands No 33. While the urban centers of North Philipsburg and Chester Hill show significant development, the surrounding townships are dotted with historic rural institutions like Black Oak School, Messiah Church, and Kylertown Cemetery, reflecting the era's small-town connectivity.