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1960 Map of Snow Shoe NE

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Snow Shoe NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Sproul State Forest dominates this topographic study of northern Pennsylvania, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal camps and hunting culture. The terrain is deeply incised by the Dennison Fork and Fish Dam Run, with numerous private outposts such as Camp Chestnut Hill and The Hemlocks Camp tucked into the hollows. These sites, along with the Bald Hill Hunting Club, speak to the region's long-standing tradition of forest-based recreation.

Industrial activity is noted by a Strip Mine located south of Bloody Skillet Run, marking the intersection of resource extraction and conservation. The map also traces significant historical infrastructure, including the Pipeline corridors and the Penrose Road, which provide access to remote corners like Bloody Run Camp and Buck Harbor Camp. This 1960 survey, updated in the mid-1980s, captures the delicate balance between the wild character of the Clinton and Centre County border and the human footprints of logging and sport.