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1955 Map of Shumans

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shumans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

The winding course of Catawissa Creek cuts through a landscape defined by sharp ridges and deep hollows during the mid-1950s. Small rural communities like Shumans, Mainville, and Mifflin Cross Roads are connected by a network of local roads and the infrastructure of the Reading Railroad, which snakes through the valley following the water's edge. The industrial and agricultural heritage of the region is evident in landmarks like Full Mill Hill and the presence of scattered rural institutions, including Harkens Ch and Beaver Sch.

To the south, the terrain rises into the heights of Catawissa Mountain and Locust Mountain, where the border between Columbia and Schuylkill Counties is clearly marked. Local genealogists will find value in the placement of Michaels Cem and smaller settlements like Kulp and Mill Grove near the banks of Roaring Creek. The map reflects a period of transition, with 1969 revisions highlighting changes in the road network as older ways like the Scotch Valley Grade persisted alongside newer developments.