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1969 Map of Ralston

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

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Lycoming Creek carves a deep valley through the high plateaus of north-central Pennsylvania, serving as the primary corridor for both the Penn Central railroad and a network of small mountain settlements. This 1969 survey captures the industrial and natural geography of the region, where the steep slopes of Sullivan Mountain and Pickenville Mtn overlook narrow valley floors. The town of Ralston serves as a focal point at the base of the mountains, while the surrounding Tiadaghton State Forest is marked by remnant Strip Mine sites and a web of trails such as the Crandalltown Trail.

Upstream from Ralston, the geography transitions into a series of smaller hamlets including Roaring Branch, Newelltown, and Dogtown. These communities are situated at the confluence of numerous mountain runs, including Cascade Run and Rock Run. The map also details the agricultural clearings around Ogdensburg and Union Center in the northern section, contrasting with the dense forest cover that dominates the southern Lycoming County terrain.