1958 Map of Sandy Ridge
USGS Topo · Published 1990About this map
Sandy Ridge and Glass City sit along the dividing line of Clearfield and Centre Counties, nestled within a landscape shaped by early industrial activity and conservation efforts. The presence of multiple Mine locations and the Old Railroad Grade winding through the terrain points to the region's historical reliance on extraction and rail transport, while the Conrail line continues to serve the northern reaches near Moshannon Creek. High ridges such as Sandy Ridge and Horseback Ridge dominate the topography, separated by numerous hollows like Cabbage Hollow and Seven Springs Hollow. Large tracts of protected land, including Moshannon State Forest and State Game Lands No 33, cover significant portions of the quadrangle, preserving the steep drainages of Cold Stream and Hawk Run. The remote Mt Pleasant Ch and its associated Cem provide a touchstone for local genealogical research in this sparsely populated highland.
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Editions of this 1958 Sandy Ridge Map
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Historical Maps of Rush Township Through Time
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