Otzinachson
The West Branch Valley is a region in north central Pennsylvania with a storied past and uncertain future. Local native American tribes are said to have called the area "Otzinachson". Local folklore translates this word into "People of the Demon's Den".
The lumber boom of the 19th century brought economic prosperity and a seemingly bright future. As the mountains quickly became clearcut and the lumber industry dissolved, the region lapsed into economic uncertainty.
A current natural gas boom harkens back to the boom days of the 1800's. The region is situated directly above the Marcellus Shale - a hot bed of natural gas only recently accessible through advances in drilling.
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Otzinachson
People of the
Demon's Den
Native American tribes in Pennsylvania described what is known today as the West Branch Valley with the word Otzinachson. And although its meaning has never truly been accurately defined, local folklore has translated it to mean "People of the Demon's Den".
Indeed, early American settlement in the region was reserved only for the frontiersmen willing to brave harsh winters, unnavigable mountain terrain, and frequent and violent skirmishes with natives.
People of the
Demon's Den
Native American tribes in Pennsylvania described what is known today as the West Branch Valley with the word Otzinachson. And although its meaning has never truly been accurately defined, local folklore has translated it to mean "People of the Demon's Den".
Indeed, early American settlement in the region was reserved only for the frontiersmen willing to brave harsh winters, unnavigable mountain terrain, and frequent and violent skirmishes with natives.
Otzinachson
People of the
Demon's Den
Native American tribes in Pennsylvania described what is known today as the West Branch Valley with the word Otzinachson. And although its meaning has never truly been accurately defined, local folklore has translated it to mean "People of the Demon's Den".
Indeed, early American settlement in the region was reserved only for the frontiersmen willing to brave harsh winters, unnavigable mountain terrain, and frequent and violent skirmishes with natives.
People of the
Demon's Den
Native American tribes in Pennsylvania described what is known today as the West Branch Valley with the word Otzinachson. And although its meaning has never truly been accurately defined, local folklore has translated it to mean "People of the Demon's Den".
Indeed, early American settlement in the region was reserved only for the frontiersmen willing to brave harsh winters, unnavigable mountain terrain, and frequent and violent skirmishes with natives.
Otzinachson
People of the
Demon's Den
Native American tribes in Pennsylvania described what is known today as the West Branch Valley with the word Otzinachson. And although its meaning has never truly been accurately defined, local folklore has translated it to mean "People of the Demon's Den".
Indeed, early American settlement in the region was reserved only for the frontiersmen willing to brave harsh winters, unnavigable mountain terrain, and frequent and violent skirmishes with natives.
People of the
Demon's Den
Native American tribes in Pennsylvania described what is known today as the West Branch Valley with the word Otzinachson. And although its meaning has never truly been accurately defined, local folklore has translated it to mean "People of the Demon's Den".
Indeed, early American settlement in the region was reserved only for the frontiersmen willing to brave harsh winters, unnavigable mountain terrain, and frequent and violent skirmishes with natives.
Otzinachson
The Tiadaghton Elm
On July 4, 1776, a group of settlers convened under an elm tree on the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River to declare their Independence from Britain, not knowing that in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress had declared independence the same day.
While en route to Philadelphia to announce the news of their declaration of independence, the messengers Patrick Gilfillen and Michael Quigley Jr., were ambushed and robbed by Native Americans and later jailed by Loyalists. They arrived in Philadelphia on July 10th to learn of Philadelphia's Declaration of Independence.
The Tiadaghton Elm
On July 4, 1776, a group of settlers convened under an elm tree on the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River to declare their Independence from Britain, not knowing that in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress had declared independence the same day.
While en route to Philadelphia to announce the news of their declaration of independence, the messengers Patrick Gilfillen and Michael Quigley Jr., were ambushed and robbed by Native Americans and later jailed by Loyalists. They arrived in Philadelphia on July 10th to learn of Philadelphia's Declaration of Independence.
Otzinachson
The Tiadaghton Elm
On July 4, 1776, a group of settlers convened under an elm tree on the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River to declare their Independence from Britain, not knowing that in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress had declared independence the same day.
While en route to Philadelphia to announce the news of their declaration of independence, the messengers Patrick Gilfillen and Michael Quigley Jr., were ambushed and robbed by Native Americans and later jailed by Loyalists. They arrived in Philadelphia on July 10th to learn of Philadelphia's Declaration of Independence.
The Tiadaghton Elm
On July 4, 1776, a group of settlers convened under an elm tree on the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River to declare their Independence from Britain, not knowing that in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress had declared independence the same day.
While en route to Philadelphia to announce the news of their declaration of independence, the messengers Patrick Gilfillen and Michael Quigley Jr., were ambushed and robbed by Native Americans and later jailed by Loyalists. They arrived in Philadelphia on July 10th to learn of Philadelphia's Declaration of Independence.
Otzinachson
The Tiadaghton Elm
On July 4, 1776, a group of settlers convened under an elm tree on the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River to declare their Independence from Britain, not knowing that in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress had declared independence the same day.
While en route to Philadelphia to announce the news of their declaration of independence, the messengers Patrick Gilfillen and Michael Quigley Jr., were ambushed and robbed by Native Americans and later jailed by Loyalists. They arrived in Philadelphia on July 10th to learn of Philadelphia's Declaration of Independence.
The Tiadaghton Elm
On July 4, 1776, a group of settlers convened under an elm tree on the mouth of the West Branch Susquehanna River to declare their Independence from Britain, not knowing that in Philadelphia the Second Continental Congress had declared independence the same day.
While en route to Philadelphia to announce the news of their declaration of independence, the messengers Patrick Gilfillen and Michael Quigley Jr., were ambushed and robbed by Native Americans and later jailed by Loyalists. They arrived in Philadelphia on July 10th to learn of Philadelphia's Declaration of Independence.
Otzinachson
The Susquehanna Boom
In the 19th century a system of floating an ample supply of timber down the Susquehanna River (known as the Susquehanna Boom) brought forth economic boom. So much so the region earned the nickname "The Lumber Capital of the World".
In 1882 there were more millionaires per capita in Williamsport than anywhere else on planet Earth. The industrial boom had arrived, but it would be short lived. In 1909, the Susquehanna Boom would cease to operate due to a lack of timber.
The Susquehanna Boom
In the 19th century a system of floating an ample supply of timber down the Susquehanna River (known as the Susquehanna Boom) brought forth economic boom. So much so the region earned the nickname "The Lumber Capital of the World".
In 1882 there were more millionaires per capita in Williamsport than anywhere else on planet Earth. The industrial boom had arrived, but it would be short lived. In 1909, the Susquehanna Boom would cease to operate due to a lack of timber.
Otzinachson
The Susquehanna Boom
In the 19th century a system of floating an ample supply of timber down the Susquehanna River (known as the Susquehanna Boom) brought forth economic boom. So much so the region earned the nickname "The Lumber Capital of the World".
In 1882 there were more millionaires per capita in Williamsport than anywhere else on planet Earth. The industrial boom had arrived, but it would be short lived. In 1909, the Susquehanna Boom would cease to operate due to a lack of timber.
The Susquehanna Boom
In the 19th century a system of floating an ample supply of timber down the Susquehanna River (known as the Susquehanna Boom) brought forth economic boom. So much so the region earned the nickname "The Lumber Capital of the World".
In 1882 there were more millionaires per capita in Williamsport than anywhere else on planet Earth. The industrial boom had arrived, but it would be short lived. In 1909, the Susquehanna Boom would cease to operate due to a lack of timber.
Otzinachson
The Susquehanna Boom
In the 19th century a system of floating an ample supply of timber down the Susquehanna River (known as the Susquehanna Boom) brought forth economic boom. So much so the region earned the nickname "The Lumber Capital of the World".
In 1882 there were more millionaires per capita in Williamsport than anywhere else on planet Earth. The industrial boom had arrived, but it would be short lived. In 1909, the Susquehanna Boom would cease to operate due to a lack of timber.
The Susquehanna Boom
In the 19th century a system of floating an ample supply of timber down the Susquehanna River (known as the Susquehanna Boom) brought forth economic boom. So much so the region earned the nickname "The Lumber Capital of the World".
In 1882 there were more millionaires per capita in Williamsport than anywhere else on planet Earth. The industrial boom had arrived, but it would be short lived. In 1909, the Susquehanna Boom would cease to operate due to a lack of timber.
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The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas
In the late 20th century, a new system of horizontal oil and gas drilling called Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as "Fracking") brought forth another economic boom. The vast swaths of gas trapped under the region has given it the nickname "The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas."
The reservoir is estimated to be worth 3 trillion dollars. Gas companies are quickly leasing and setting up drilling sites to tap the natural gas trapped in the Shale a mile and a half underground.
The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas
In the late 20th century, a new system of horizontal oil and gas drilling called Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as "Fracking") brought forth another economic boom. The vast swaths of gas trapped under the region has given it the nickname "The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas."
The reservoir is estimated to be worth 3 trillion dollars. Gas companies are quickly leasing and setting up drilling sites to tap the natural gas trapped in the Shale a mile and a half underground.
Otzinachson
The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas
In the late 20th century, a new system of horizontal oil and gas drilling called Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as "Fracking") brought forth another economic boom. The vast swaths of gas trapped under the region has given it the nickname "The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas."
The reservoir is estimated to be worth 3 trillion dollars. Gas companies are quickly leasing and setting up drilling sites to tap the natural gas trapped in the Shale a mile and a half underground.
The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas
In the late 20th century, a new system of horizontal oil and gas drilling called Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as "Fracking") brought forth another economic boom. The vast swaths of gas trapped under the region has given it the nickname "The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas."
The reservoir is estimated to be worth 3 trillion dollars. Gas companies are quickly leasing and setting up drilling sites to tap the natural gas trapped in the Shale a mile and a half underground.
Otzinachson
The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas
In the late 20th century, a new system of horizontal oil and gas drilling called Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as "Fracking") brought forth another economic boom. The vast swaths of gas trapped under the region has given it the nickname "The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas."
The reservoir is estimated to be worth 3 trillion dollars. Gas companies are quickly leasing and setting up drilling sites to tap the natural gas trapped in the Shale a mile and a half underground.
The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas
In the late 20th century, a new system of horizontal oil and gas drilling called Hydraulic Fracturing (also known as "Fracking") brought forth another economic boom. The vast swaths of gas trapped under the region has given it the nickname "The Saudi Arabia of Natural Gas."
The reservoir is estimated to be worth 3 trillion dollars. Gas companies are quickly leasing and setting up drilling sites to tap the natural gas trapped in the Shale a mile and a half underground.