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1959 Map of Westover

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Westover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Chest Creek carves a winding path through this Clearfield County landscape, serving as the primary corridor for the Penn Central railroad and a string of riverside settlements. This 1959 survey, updated in the early 1970s, captures a transition in the local economy as traditional extraction meets mid-century infrastructure. Industry is evident in the Strip Mines dotting the northern hills and the Kings Mine to the south, supported by technical features like a Tipple, Tailings, and a Radio Range Station.

Genealogists will find a wealth of specific landmarks including Newburg (La Jose PO) and the Mahaffey Racetrack. Local religious and civic life is anchored by Mt Joy Ch, Bethlehem Ch, and Mt Zion Ch, each with its associated cemetery. The map also records numerous smaller localities like Thompsontown and Harmony, providing a detailed look at the rural settlement patterns before modern consolidation.