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1995 Map of Snow Shoe SE

Name: 1995 Topographic Map of Snow Shoe SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

Sproul State Forest dominates this landscape in central Pennsylvania, where the borders of Burnside, Snow Shoe, Curtin, and Boggs townships meet. The terrain is defined by the winding course of Beech Creek and its many tributaries, such as Eddy Lick Run and Hayes Run. Industrial activity is evident throughout the northern reaches, where several Strip Mines and a Tipple are located near the remote settlement of Kato.

The small community of Orviston sits along the creek in the northeast, connected to the surrounding highlands by the Kato and Orviston Road. Geographic landmarks like the Hogback Tunnel and the sharp bend known as Devils Elbow highlight the challenges of navigating this deeply dissected plateau. For genealogists, the Summit Hill Cem near Summit Hill provides a specific point of interest within the expansive woodland and state game lands.