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1957 Map of Bentley Creek

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Bentley Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Bentley Creek winds through the heart of Ridgebury Township, defining a landscape of narrow valleys and high ridges along the Pennsylvania and New York border. This region of Bradford County is characterized by upland farming and small rural hubs like Ridgebury, Middletown, and the village of Bentley Creek. The map documents a traditional agricultural pattern, where family-named landmarks like Hanlon Hill, Draper Hill, and Burnham Hill rise above creek-bottom roads.

Social and civic life is anchored by the Township Sch, Bentley Creek Ch, and the Ridgebury Chapel. Large bodies of water such as Lake Ondawa and Big Pond sit near the southern boundary in Springfield Township, while State Game Lands No 123 marks a significant protected area to the west. This mid-century survey also captures technical infrastructure like the Airway Beacon No 12 on Athens Ridge, providing a look at the region's development before modern expansions.