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1960 Map of Snow Shoe

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Snow Shoe
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Snow Shoe serves as a primary hub for this central Pennsylvania landscape, where industrial and natural boundaries meet in the mid-20th century. The settlement of Clarence and the small collection of homes at Gillintown sit along the North Fork Beech Creek, overshadowed by the extensive extractive operations marked throughout the area. Numerous labels for Strip Mine sites demonstrate the region's reliance on coal production, while the New York Central rail line provides the essential transport link through the creek valleys.

Local history is preserved in the presence of several family and parish burial grounds, including St Michaels Cem, St Marys Cem, and Askey Cem. Beyond the industrial centers, the map transitions into the deep woods of the Sproul State Forest and various game lands. This map captures the coexistence of mining infrastructure with hunting camps like Hartline Camp and Beauty Camp, illustrating a mountain economy built on both resource extraction and seasonal recreation.