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2023 Map of Cooksburg

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cooksburg
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

The Clarion Wild and Scenic River meanders through the heart of this landscape, its steep banks defining the character of the borderlands between Clarion, Forest, and Jefferson Counties. At the water's edge, the settlement of Cooksburg serves as a central point, anchored by the Cooksburg Cem and the nearby Cook Tomb. The map reveals a deeply etched topography where high ridges like Hominy Ridge and Rankin Ridge are separated by a dense network of watercourses, including Cathers Run and Toms Run.

Tracing the rural roads reveals a history of dispersed community life, from the small clusters at Fisher and Kahletown to specialized landmarks such as the C & W Milliron Flying Field. For those researching local lineages, the map is particularly detailed regarding burial sites, noting several remote family plots like the Haight - Wing Family Cem and Daniels Cem alongside denominational markers such as Saint Dominics Cem. The inclusion of the North-Country National Scenic Trl highlights the area's continued use for traverse and recreation along the river corridor.