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1943 Map of Benezette

Name: 1943 Topographic Map of Benezette
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1943
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1943

About this map

Benezette serves as the focal point of this 1940s survey, situated along the Pennsylvania railroad line as it follows the winding path of Sinnemahoning Creek. The landscape is defined by the deep valleys of the Elk State Forest, where numerous timbering-era landmarks like Sawdust Run and Hellfire Run hint at the region's industrial past. The settlement patterns of Elk and Cameron counties are clearly marked by rural institutions, including Mt Pleasant Ch and Grant Ch, as well as schools such as Bryan Hill Sch and Whitimore Sch.

Transport and topography dictate the layout of the land, with the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor cutting through the southern portion of the quadrangle. Researchers can trace the connection between small creek-side hamlets like Medix Run and Weedville and the surrounding high ground of Winslow Hill and Moore Hill. The map also identifies local burial sites such as the Gray Cem near Caledonia, providing valuable data for genealogists studying this part of the Allegheny Plateau.