1943 Map of Waterville

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Pine Creek carves a deep, winding gorge through this 1943 survey of Lycoming and Clinton counties, dictating the placement of early mountain settlements and transport routes. Hamlets like Waterville, Jersey Mills, and Cammal cling to the narrow valley floors, while the surrounding high ridges—such as Flatiron Ridge and Chestnut Ridge—remain largely undeveloped. The presence of a CCC Camp and a Fire Tower suggests the importance of forest management and fire observation during this era. Family-history researchers can locate specific burial sites at the Okome Cem, Carsontown Cem, and Bluestone Cem, while the Springer Sch and local churches like Caldwell Ch reveal the scattered social centers of these remote upland communities before mid-century modernization.