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1966 Map of Cherry Grove

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cherry Grove
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Allegheny National Forest dominates this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by industrial extraction and public conservation. In the eastern portion of the map, the small settlement of Cherry Grove sits near numerous Oil Wells, highlighting the region's long history with petroleum. The presence of Dunham Siding and an Old Railroad Grade indicates the legacy of timber or resource transport that once shaped these hills.

Natural features like Tionesta Creek and the West Branch Tionesta Creek wind through the forest, punctuated by recreational landmarks such as Chapman State Park and Hearts Content. For genealogists, the map preserves the location of the Cherry Grove Cem and smaller intersections like Vandergriff Corners. This era's snapshot also shows localized infrastructure like the Allegheny Fish Hatchery and several springs, including Hermit Spring and Rams Horn Spring, which suggest the area's ongoing importance for resource management and wildlife habitat.