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1967 Map of Cochranton

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Cochranton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Cochranton occupies the valley floor where the Erie-Lackawanna railroad follows the winding course of French Creek. This mid-century landscape is defined by its transition from industrial rail corridors to the agricultural highlands of East Fairfield and West Mead. A significant geographic feature is the elongated basin of Tamarack Lake, which stretches through the northwest, bordered by historic family crossroads like McNamaras Corners and Pettis Corners.

The map documents a community deeply rooted in its rural infrastructure, featuring numerous small congregations such as SS Peter and Paul Ch and St Hippolytes Ch in Frenchtown. Notable for genealogists are the scattered settlements and landmarks like Shaws Landing and Kiser Hill Cem, alongside early resource extractions at various Gravel Pits. The topography is marked by named rises including Pine Knoll and Round Knob, overlooking the confluence of Little Sugar Creek and its many tributaries.