1969 Map of Bradford

About this map

The valley of Tunungwant Creek serves as the industrial and civic spine for Bradford and its southern satellite communities. This McKean County landscape is defined by the intersection of heavy rail and steep Pennsylvania terrain, with the Baltimore and Ohio and Conrail lines following the narrow corridor through Degolia and Custer City. The town’s social fabric is visible in its numerous educational and religious sites, including the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, St Bernards Cem, and Willow Dale Cem. The northern reach of the Allegheny National Forest borders the western hills, where a network of reservoirs and brooks like Marilla Brook and Reservoir No 5 supplied the region's growing population. Numerous oil wells dot the hollows, reflecting the enduring legacy of the local petroleum industry that shaped these hills and communities like Hazelton Mills and Lewis Run.