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1958 Map of Sandy Ridge

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Sandy Ridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Sandy Ridge is a defining geological and cultural feature on this 1958 survey, where the ridge line serves as a natural boundary between the townships of Decatur Rush, Worth Taylor, and Rush Worth. The landscape is dominated by the industrial and natural intersection of the Penn Central railroad corridors and the extensive wilderness of Moshannon State Forest. Pockets of industry are evident near the settlement of Sandy Ridge and Glass City, where multiple Mine sites are indicated, suggesting the region's historical reliance on mineral extraction.

Water management and conservation are central to the area's layout, highlighted by the Philipsburg Reservoir and the drainage network of Moshannon Creek. Numerous hollows, including Seven Springs Hollow and California Hollow, carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex topography that historically dictated the placement of roads and rails. The inclusion of Mt Pleasant Ch and local Cem markers provides essential touchpoints for genealogical research in this rural portion of Centre and Clearfield Counties.