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1929 Map of Youngsville

Name: 1929 Topographic Map of Youngsville
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The confluence of Brokenstraw Creek and the Allegheny River anchors this 1920s survey, showing a landscape defined by industrial transport and rural social hubs. In the borough of Youngsville, the intersection of the Pennsylvania R R and New York Central R R highlights the town's role as a regional transit node. This rail network extends throughout the territory, with the Erie R R serving the northwest corner near Bear Lake.

Away from the rail lines, dozens of country schools like Yankiebush Sch and Henning Hill Sch are scattered across the uplands, often named for the families whose farms dominated the surrounding hills. Elevations are marked by landmarks such as the Cole Hill Fire Tower, while the northern border with New York is characterized by the Sugar Grove Swamp and the headwaters of Stillwater Creek. Smaller settlements like Pittsfield, Garland, and Sugar Grove appear as established community centers during this era of transitioning road infrastructure.