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1967 Map of Blooming Valley

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Blooming Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Blooming Valley and the surrounding Crawford County townships sit at the heart of this topographical study, which reflects the landscape as it appeared in 1967 with 1981 updates. The central geography is defined by the recently developed Woodcock Creek Lake, a significant modification to the drainage of Woodcock Creek. This hydraulic project reshaped the local valley, influencing the surrounding crossroads and farming communities. In the northwest, the Conrail line tracks the course of French Creek, a vital transport corridor since the era of early settlement.

Genealogists can find localized details in family-named landmarks and rural burial grounds like Townley Cem and Blooming Valley Cem. The map documents established gathering places, including the Fairgrounds on the outskirts of Meadville and the Woodcock Grange. Smaller hamlets like Fountain House Corners, Pinney Corners, and Wayland are shown with their building footprints, providing a window into the mid-century rural settlement patterns of Western Pennsylvania.