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1947 Map of Ramey

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Ramey
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1947
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1947

About this map

Clearfield Creek winds through the heart of this central Pennsylvania landscape, serving as a geographic anchor for numerous small mining and rail settlements. In the late 1940s, the region was defined by a complex network of railroads, including the Pennsylvania and New York Central, which serviced coal-rich areas like Madera and Ramey. These tracks follow the narrow valley floors, connecting industrial hubs to smaller outposts such as Belsena and Banian Junction.

Local life is recorded through family-named landmarks and essential community institutions. Genealogists will find interest in Bethel Ch, Calvary Cem, and rural schoolhouses like Manor Hill Sch and Maplepole Sch. The map reveals the transition from valley floor commerce to the high-elevation settlements of Ginter and Janesville Smithmill PO, illustrating the rugged settlement patterns dictated by the local geology of Beccaria and Gulich townships.