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1969 Map of Portland Mills

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Portland Mills
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The Clarion River snakes through the southern reaches of this landscape, marking a vital corridor for the Baltimore and Ohio and Penn Central railroads. Near the river junction lies Portland Mills, a small settlement positioned at the base of the heavily forested plateaus. Much of the terrain is defined by the Allegheny National Forest and State Game Lands No 44, where the topography is carved by numerous runs and creeks, including Bear Creek and Big Mill Creek.

Industrial activity is evident throughout the region, specifically within the Bear Creek Gas Field, which is dotted with numerous gas wells and pipelines. To the east, the Ridgway Reservoir and Norton Dam provide essential water infrastructure near the Ridgway corporate boundary. Genealogists may find interest in the Ott Cem located along Evergreen Drive, while aviation history is noted at the small Kings Airfield further north.