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1970 Map of Canton

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Canton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Canton serves as the primary hub of activity in this 1970 snapshot of Bradford County, where the Penn Central railroad cuts a north-south path through the valley. The map reveals a landscape defined by sharp elevation changes, from the steep slopes of Armenia Mountain and the Tioga State Forest in the west to the rolling agricultural lands around Windfall and Granville Summit. Local industry is evidenced by various Gravel Pits and a Sandpit scattered near the watercourses.

Water plays a central role in the geography here, with Towanda Creek and its many tributaries, such as Alba Creek and Mill Creek, carving the terrain. For those tracing family history, the map precisely locates several community landmarks, including St Michaels Cem, Park Cem, and the Granville Sch. High-elevation features like the Radio Tower and Lambs Hill Picnic Area offer clear points of reference overlooking the village of Alba and the valley floor.