1947 Map of Cameron

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Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek carves a deep valley through the center of this Cameron County landscape, dictating the development of the region's mid-century transportation and settlement patterns. The Pennsylvania railroad line and Pennsylvania 120 run parallel to the water, connecting the primary settlements of Cameron and Sterling Run. These towns serve as focal points for local history, with Sterling Run situated at the confluence where multiple mountain streams like Finley Run and Tannery Hollow meet the main creek. Genealogists can identify several burial grounds including Pine St Cem, Wylie Cem, and Grove Hill Cem. The terrain is characterized by high ridges such as Huston Hill and Mason Hill, with numerous named hollows and runs, like Whitehead Run and Russell Hollow Run, feeding into the drainage system. A rare aviation landmark for this period, Slyder Airport, is tucked away along the West Branch Mill Stream.