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1960 Map of Snow Shoe SE

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Snow Shoe SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

The timber-heavy landscape of Sproul State Forest dominates this 1960s study, where the industrial footprint of the New York Central and Hudson River RR carves through the narrow valleys of Centre County. The settlement of Orviston stands as a focal point in the northeast, positioned along the railroad line near a reservoir. This era of Pennsylvania’s history is clearly marked by the extensive extractive industry, with numerous Strip Mines and associated Tipples visible across the high ridges, particularly north of Beech Creek.

Local life and genealogy are anchored by features like the Summit Hill Ch and its adjacent Summit Hill Cem, alongside the Pleasant Valley Ch to the south. Distinctive terrain markers such as the Hogback Tunnel and the sharp turn at Devils Elbow define the transport routes of the period. The intricate drainage network, including Panther Run, Eddy Lick Run, and Marsh Creek, illustrates the complex geography that both challenged and supported the region's logging and mining operations.