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1946 Map of Renovo East

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Renovo East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1980
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1980

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River cuts a deep, winding course through the high plateaus of Clinton County, defining the industrial and social layout of this mid-century landscape. The Penn Central railroad parallels the riverbanks, serving the concentrated river towns of Renovo, South Renovo, and Farwell. This corridor was a vital transportation artery, further emphasized by the Bucktail Trail highway winding along the northern shore through North Bend and Gleasonton.

Upland from the river, the terrain rises sharply to Summerson Mountain and Hyner Mountain, where the map reveals a more isolated world of hollows and small runs. Local history is preserved in sites like St Josephs Cem and Fairview Cem, while the Hyner Landing Field and numerous pipelines reflect the evolving utility and infrastructure of the 1940s. The southern reach of the map transitions into the boggy terrain of Cranberry Swamp, contrasting with the sharp relief of the river valley.