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2011 Map of Cornplanter Bridge

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cornplanter Bridge
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Allegheny Reservoir dominates this northern Pennsylvania landscape, where the inundated valley of the Allegheny River has fundamentally reshaped local geography. The massive impoundment, spanned by the Cornplanter Bridge, is flanked by numerous recreational sites such as Kinzua Beach and Morrison Campground. In the high terrain to the west, landmarks like Jakes Rocks Overlook and the Coal Knob Lookout Tower offer vantage points over a heavily forested region marked by narrow runs like Wolf Run and Morrison Run.

Small settlements such as Kinzua Heights and Swede Hill persist along the winding road network of the Allegheny National Forest. The presence of Dunkle Corners and the crossing at Red Bridge highlights the long-standing transportation corridors that connect these upland communities. This survey provides a clear view of the balance between forest management, reservoir operations, and the sparse residential nodes that characterize the region in the early 21st century.