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1950 Map of Conrad

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Conrad
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Sinnemahoning Creek East Fork carves a deep valley through the high ridges of Potter County, serving as the primary corridor for movement and settlement in this corner of Pennsylvania. The village of Conrad sits at the northern end of this corridor, where Stony Lick Run meets the creek. The surrounding landscape is defined by its isolation and numerous named hollows, including Black Stump Hollow and McDonald Hollow, which suggest a history of specific land use or local family ties.

Evidence of early rural life is preserved in the location of the McFall Cem and Brooks Cem, while an extensive network of fire and access paths like the Wild Boy Trail and Gravel Lick Trail underscores the importance of forestry and resource management. Numerous gas wells scattered across high points like Bunnell Ridge and along Long Hollow indicate the region's mid-century reliance on natural gas extraction.