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1946 Map of Cedar Run

Name: 1946 Topographic Map of Cedar Run
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1992
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1992

About this map

Pine Creek Gorge dominates this landscape, cutting a deep, winding path through the borderlands of Elk, Morris, and Brown townships. The Penn Central rail line follows the narrow river bench, connecting the small riverside settlements of Blackwell and Cedar Run. This 1940s topography shows a region defined by steep, timbered slopes and dozens of sharp, narrow hollows like Spook Hollow and Ruby Hollow.

The industrial and social life of the valley is evident in the presence of a Stone Quarry near the river and the inland mountain village of Leetonia. The sharp bend at The Narrows and prominent elevations such as Gleason Hill illustrate the difficult terrain that forced early transportation and settlement into the valley floor. Researchers will find a preserved look at the Tioga and Lycoming County line before modern development, including landmarks like Bull Run Point and the Tamarack Swamp.