2023 Map of Blooming Valley

About this map

Blooming Valley sits at the heart of this Crawford County landscape, where the waters of Woodcock Creek meet the significant impoundment of Woodcock Creek Lake. This modern survey illustrates a topography defined by established rural crossroads and small-scale infrastructure, such as the Gravel Run Airport and the gathering place at Woodcock Grange. The map is particularly useful for genealogical research, documenting numerous burial grounds including Swift Lang Cem, Coulter-Humes Cem, and Townley Cem. These sites, along with small settlements like Pinney Corners and Delamater Corners, suggest a long-standing pattern of dispersed agricultural communities. The terrain transitions from the lowlands of Black Ash Swamp to the edges of Meadville in the southwest, reflecting the persistent rural character of the region surrounding the creek valley.