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1947 Map of Conrad

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Conrad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

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Sinnemahoning Creek East Fork carves a deep path through this corner of Potter County, serving as the primary corridor for movement and early settlement. Along its banks, the small hamlets of Conrad and Logue stand as quiet nodes of activity in a landscape dominated by timber-covered ridges and narrow hollows. The presence of several Gas Wells and a network of pipelines suggests an economy shifting toward resource extraction, while older family-named sites like McFall Cem and Brooks Cem anchor the region's genealogical history.

The topography is characterized by steep divides such as Pine Hill and Bunnell Ridge, which are intersected by numerous tributaries including Stony Run and Little Joe Run. The road network is sparse, primarily following the water at the bottom of the valleys via East Fork Road, while the uplands are accessible only by paths like the Gravel Lick Trail. This pattern of valley-floor settlement and high-ground isolation reflects the traditional northern Pennsylvania mountain economy during the mid-20th century.