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2013 Map of Canton

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The borough of Canton serves as the primary hub in this southwest corner of Bradford County, where the valley of Towanda Cr carves through the Appalachian Plateau. The landscape is defined by its rural density, featuring several established settlements like Alba, East Canton, and Granville Summit connected by a network of winding township roads. Just north of the main borough lies Minnequa, a location with deep ties to the region's 19th-century mineral spring resort history.

Upland features such as Alba Mountain and Williams Hollow overlook a terrain shaped by numerous waterways including Alba Cr, Mill Cr, and Wallace Brook. Recreation and local infrastructure are represented by Lake Nephawin, the Lambs Hill Picnic Area, and the Robbins Farm Airport to the north. The proximity of small communities like Windfall and Beech Flats illustrates the persistent agrarian and small-town character of this Pennsylvania highland region in the early 21st century.