1970 Map of Canton

About this map

Canton serves as the primary hub 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 the drainage of Towanda Creek and its many tributaries, such as Mill Creek and Alba Creek, which carve through the high ground of Armenia Mountain. To the west, the boundaries of the Tioga State Forest protect the wooded slopes, while the valley floor is dotted with small agricultural settlements like Alba, East Canton, and Granville Summit. Local history and genealogy are well-represented by several burial grounds, including St Michaels Cem and Park Cem, alongside rural landmarks like the Granville Summit North Sch and the secluded Lake Nephawin. The topography illustrates the transition from the dense forests of Tioga County into the valley farms of Pennsylvania's northern tier.