2013 Map of Sandy Ridge

About this map

Glass City and Powelton anchor this 2013 topographical survey of the high ground between the Moshannon Cr and the numerous runs that drain the eastern slopes. The landscape is defined by its deep hollows and prominent ridges, most notably Sandy Ridge itself, which rises to a Summit marked by the Sandy Ridge Fire Tower. Water management for the surrounding region is evident at the Philipsburg Reservoir, which captures the upper reaches of Cold Stream. The road network, including Old Tyrone Pike and Bald Eagle Pike, reflects the historical paths carved through these gaps. Minor settlements like Retort and Mapleton Junction suggest the industrial and transit heritage of the area, while names like Crowns Nest Hollow and Cabbage Hollow speak to the local vernacular naming traditions of the Pennsylvania highlands.