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1968 Map of Woodward

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Woodward
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Bald Eagle State Forest dominates this landscape, defined by the rhythmic alternation of ridges and valleys in central Pennsylvania. The small settlement of Woodward sits at the base of Sand Mountain, serving as a focal point for the surrounding rural roads and trails. To the north, the village of Livonia is positioned near Elk Creek, where the land begins its steep ascent toward Hough Mountain.

The map reveals a network of mountain passages like Woodward Gap, Wolfs Store Gap, and Winkelblech Gap that have historically dictated travel through the Brush Valley region. The presence of features such as Horse Path Spring and numerous gravel pits suggests a landscape shaped by both natural water sources and local resource extraction. Long-established timbering and hunting access is evident through the naming of routes like Timber Road and Panther Hollow Trail, which weave through the complex topography of Shriner Ridge and Haines Winkelblech Mountain.