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1955 Map of Shumans

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shumans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

Catawissa Creek carves a winding path through the heart of this mid-century landscape, separating the massive slopes of Nescopeck Mountain and Cauley Mountain from the southern heights of Catawissa Mountain. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors and ridge gaps, centering on small communities like Shumans and Mainville. This 1950s update of 1940s aerial surveys reveals a rural infrastructure built around local landmarks, including Harkers Ch, Beaver Sch, and Michaels Cem.

Transportation is defined by the Reading line and the Pennsylvania railroad, which navigate the steep topography alongside runs like Scotch Run and Tenmile Run. Much of the southern terrain is dominated by State Game Lands No 58, where the map tracks the rugged transition into North Union and the border of Schuylkill County. Smaller agricultural clusters like Mifflin Cross Roads and Kulp provide insight into the scattered rural economy before modern suburban expansion.