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2016 Map of Snow Shoe NW

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Snow Shoe NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

The West Branch Susquehanna River carves a deep, winding path through this corner of the Pennsylvania Wilds, defining a landscape of high ridges and secluded hollows at the border of Clinton and Centre Counties. The tiny riverside settlement of Birch serves as a lone pocket of habitation along the water, connected by local routes like Keating Mountain Rd and School House Ln. The terrain is deeply incised by countless drainages including Spruce Run, Wolf Run, and First Fork, creating a series of prominent rises such as McCormack Hill and Grove Hill.

High above the river valleys, the Panther Fire Tower stands as a sentinel over the surrounding timberlands. The interior is laced with an extensive network of fire roads and trails, including Fisher Fire Rd and the Eddy Lick Trl, which navigate between named depressions like Delaney Hollow, Buckshot Hollow, and Wildcat Hollow. This survey provides an essential look at the modern forest management and recreational infrastructure within these high-elevation plateaus.