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2013 Map of Scandia

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Scandia
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Scandia serves as the central hub for this borderlands region, where the Pennsylvania and New York state lines meet amidst a high-relief landscape of ridges and hollows. The area is defined by its numerous "Corners" — named crossroads such as Clendening Corners, Lounsbury Corners, and Macks Corners — which suggest a legacy of family landholdings and small-scale agricultural centers. This settlement pattern is further emphasized by the inclusion of Gouldtown to the north and the cluster at Smith Corners to the south.

Terrain features like Quaker Ridge and Bone Steel Hill dominate the topography, while watercourses including Akeley Run and State Line Run carve deep valleys through the upland. The map documents modern land use shifts with the presence of Scandia Air Park and recreational spaces like Cable Hollow Golf Course, contrasting with more traditional landmarks such as Gardners Rocks and Goose Heaven Hill.