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1969 Map of Colley

Name: 1969 Topographic Map of Colley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Colley and the surrounding highlands of the Bradford Co Sullivan Co line are defined by a complex network of waterways and high ridges. The landscape in 1969 reveals a rural settlement pattern centered on crossroads like Kinsley Corners and the community of Cumiskey. Significant local landmarks include St Francis Ch and St Johns Ch, which along with several isolated Cem sites, provide valuable data for genealogical research in this part of Pennsylvania.

The terrain is heavily shaped by the deep cuts of Loyalsock Creek and the North Branch Mehoopany Creek, which bracket the rising elevations of Briskey Mountain. Large tracts of the quadrangle are dedicated to conservation, including State Game Lands No 66 and State Game Lands No 172, illustrating a shift toward forest management and recreation in the late 20th century. Industrial activity is noted through several Quarry and Gravel Pit locations near Sugar Run.