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1959 Map of Pottersdale

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Pottersdale
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep, winding path through this central Pennsylvania landscape, serving as a natural boundary between several counties and anchoring the local infrastructure. In the early 1970s, the terrain shows a heavy industrial imprint, with extensive Strip Mine operations concentrated south of the settlement at Pottersdale. These excavations contrast sharply with the preserved wilderness of the surrounding Sproul State Forest and Moshannon State Forest.

Transport and community life are visible along the river corridor, where the Penn Central railroad follows the water's edge past Coleman Siding. On the higher ground, local landmarks like Oak Hill Ch and Oak Hill Sch mark the social centers of the ridge-top communities. The inclusion of the Three Runs Lookout Tower and remote drainage features like Saltlick Run and Sterling Run provides a clear picture of the region's mid-century timber and mining economy.