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1969 Map of Powell

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Powell
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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Towanda Creek carves a deep valley across this portion of Bradford County, separating the agricultural uplands of West Burlington and Burlington from the heavily wooded reaches of State Game Lands No 36. The 1969 survey captures the area's rural character, centered on the settlements of Powell, Franklindale, and Franklin Center. An Old Railroad Grade follows the northern bank of the creek, while to the south, the terrain rises sharply toward Naglee Mountain and Stone Mtn.

Evidence of historical resource extraction is visible in the numerous Mines and Gravel Pits scattered near Lamoka Mtn and Cash Mtn. In the southwestern corner, Barclay Station sits near Schrader Creek and Coal Run, marking a transition from the valley floor to the high-elevation forests. This landscape demonstrates a clear divide between the settled valley life and the managed wilderness of the game lands.