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1946 Map of Renovo West

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Renovo West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

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The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep path through Clinton County, anchoring the development of industrial and rail communities at the close of the 1940s. The settlement of Renovo and its neighbors, West Renovo and South Renovo, are tightly clustered along the riverbanks, where the Penn Central tracks and the Bucktail Trail follow the water's course. This corridor serves as the primary artery for the region, connecting the riverside towns to the interior through rugged hollows like Stink Hollow and Hall Hollow.

Genealogists will find several burial sites noted, including St Josephs Cem, Robbins Cem, and Noyes Cem. Further west, the junction of Kettle Creek and the Susquehanna at Westport highlights the historical importance of these waterways for transport and resource extraction. Evidence of the local economy is visible in several Strip Mine operations located on the higher elevations of Drury Ridge, reflecting the era's reliance on coal and timber.