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1959 Map of Sabula

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sabula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Sabula and the surrounding wooded slopes of Boone Mountain define this landscape within the Pennsylvania Wilds, where industrial extraction and forest conservation exist in close proximity. The map reveals a transition from the coal-rich terrain of Snyder and Horton townships to the protected wilderness of the Moshannon State Forest. The presence of numerous Strip Mines and a specific Coal Mine underscore the region's reliance on mineral wealth, while the network of railways, including the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail, illustrates the logistical infrastructure required to move coal and timber.

Water management is central to the area, evidenced by Lake Sabula and the larger Treasure Lake development. Local history is preserved in sites like Bundy Cem and Greenwood Cemetery, and the inclusion of the Boy Scout Camp and Lookout Tower suggests a mid-century focus on outdoor recreation and forestry management. The intersection of these elements creates a detailed record of Clearfield County's dual identity as both a resource-extraction hub and a forest sanctuary.