1966 Map of Burnt Cabins

About this map

Fort Littleton and Burnt Cabins anchor the central valley of this mid-1960s survey, where the Pennsylvania Turnpike cuts through the ridges of the Appalachian Mountains. The landscape is defined by long, parallel elevations including Sideling Hill, Blacklog Mountain, and Tuscarora Mountain, which hem in narrow valleys like Buchanan Valley and Metal Valley. Local institutions and gathering places are well-documented, from rural religious centers like Cromwell Ch and Clear Ridge Ch to the youth facilities at Camp Sinoquipe. Significant conservation areas, such as Cowans Gap State Park and Buchanan State Forest, dominate the southern reaches, preserving the terrain surrounding Cowans Gap. This period shows the region's transition into a modern transportation corridor while maintaining its traditional settlement patterns at Knobsville and Clear Ridge.