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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 landscape in the mid-1960s, revealing a terrain shaped by the historical extraction and conservation efforts of Warren County. The small settlement of Cherry Grove and the intersection at Vandergriff Corners serve as the primary human hubs, with the Cherry Grove Cem providing a grounded reference for genealogists. The map preserves traces of the region’s industrial past through features like Oil Wells and the Old Railroad Grade, which speaks to the era when timber and oil moved through these steep hollows.

Waterways like Tionesta Creek and the Farnsworth Branch wind through the topography, supporting the Allegheny Fish Hatchery and recreational sites such as Chapman State Park and the Hearts Content Recreation Area. Remnants of localized rail infrastructure are still visible at Dunham Siding, while several named springs, including Hermit Spring and Ram Horn Spring, indicate the importance of reliable water sources in this wooded interior.