1960 Map of Snow Shoe NW

About this map

The West Branch of the Susquehanna River carves a deep, sinuous path through the Sproul State Forest in this 1960 survey. This area on the border of Centre and Clinton counties is defined by sharp topographic relief, where ridges like Black Stump Ridge and McCormack Hill rise abruptly from the riverbank. Human activity is largely industrial and recreational, evidenced by the New York Central & Centre Co railroad line following the river's curve and several isolated hunting or forestry outposts like Camp Miller, Bloom, and Draft Camp. The presence of a Strip Mine and the Black Stump Siding highlight the region's extractive history. On higher ground, the Panther Fire Tower stands as a sentinel over the vast drainages of Beech Creek and Yost Run, while the Nelson Cem near Grove Hill offers a rare genealogical anchor in this sparsely populated timberland.