1967 Map of Blooming Valley

About this map

Blooming Valley serves as a central hub in this mid-1960s survey of Crawford County, illustrating a landscape defined by the transition from traditional agriculture to a regulated water system. The most significant topographical change is the presence of Woodcock Creek Lake, a project that altered the course of Woodcock Creek and submerged large portions of the valley floor. Rural community life is anchored by family-named landmarks like Pinney Corners and Fountain House Corners, while the Fairgrounds near the western border points to the importance of regional gatherings. The Erie-Lackawanna railroad line cuts across the northwestern corner, following the path of French Creek. This map preserves the locations of numerous small burial grounds and houses of worship, including Mt Blair Cem and the Pleasant Valley Ch, many of which sit on the periphery of the new reservoir boundary.