Gobblers Knob stands south of the historic borough of Punxsutawney, serving as the most recognized landmark in a region defined by its narrow valleys and persistent coal-town legacy. This survey reveals the dense arrangement of cemetery sites that anchor the local genealogy, including Circle Hill Cem, Greenwood Cem, and Saints Peter and Paul Cem. The landscape is etched by the Mahoning Creek and its many tributaries, such as Elk Run and Canoe Cr, which once dictated the placement of small mining and rail settlements like Anita, Riker, and Rossiter. Modern infrastructure, including the Punxsutawney Municipal Airport, occupies the high ground north of Bells Mills, while the eastern portion of the map transitions into the quieter waters of Cloe Lake and the rural reaches of Big Run.
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1906 · Punxsutawney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1909 · Smicksburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1922 · Du Bois
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Du Bois
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1924 · Brookville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1926 · Brookville
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1938 · Smicksburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Smicksburg
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1939 · Punxsutawney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Punxsutawney
USGS Topo · 1:62,500