1959 Map of Pottersdale

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The Susquehanna River West Branch snakes through a landscape defined by state forestry and heavy industry in this late 1950s survey. Much of the northern terrain is managed within Elk State Forest, while the south is dominated by Moshannon State Forest. Between these protected tracts, the central corridor shows the extensive footprint of surface mining, with numerous Strip Mines appearing near the settlement of Pottersdale. Transportation and extraction were closely linked here, evidenced by the New York Central railroad tracks following the river's curve and servicing locations like Coleman Siding. On the western edge, the community of Oak Hill remains a focal point for researchers, centered around Oak Hill Ch and several residential structures, while the Three Runs Lookout Tower stands as a sentinel over the surrounding ridges and hollows.