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1955 Map of Shumans

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Shumans
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1978
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Catawissa Creek carves a deep valley between the ridges of Nescopeck Mountain and McCauley Mountain, defining the settlement patterns of this Columbia County landscape. Small hamlets such as Shumans and Mainville sit along the water's edge, while the higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Full Mill Hill and Dry Ridge. The influence of early infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Scotch Run Railroad and the Scotch Valley Grade, which follow the contours of the northern ridges to facilitate transport through the narrow valleys.

Local life is anchored by community institutions such as Harkers Ch, Beaver Sch, and the Michaels Cem. In the southern portion of the sheet, the terrain rises toward Catawissa Mountain, where Roaring Creek and Mill Creek drain into the lower basins near Mill Grove and Kulp. The map records a transition in rural industry, from small-scale farming to industrial utilities represented by a Pumping Sta along the creek.