1960 Map of Snow Shoe NW

About this map

The Susquehanna River - West Branch snakes through a deeply dissected landscape within Sproul State Forest, defining the rugged character of this central Pennsylvania region. Along the river's banks, the Penn Central railroad tracks follow the water's curves, serving industrial and transport needs near Black Stump Siding. This 1960s survey illustrates a wilderness being utilized for timber, recreation, and resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of a Strip Mine and numerous hunting or forestry outposts like Camp Miller and Bloom Draft Camp.