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2010 Map of Cyclone

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Cyclone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Bradford Oil Field and Ormsby Oil Field dominate the northern and central highlands of this McKean County landscape, highlighting the region's enduring energy extraction history. The terrain is deeply incised by drainages such as Kinzua Creek and South Branch Cole Creek, which carve out notable features like Wildcat Hollow and the Kinzua Gorge. In the southern portion of the map, Kinzua Bridge State Park contains the site of the iconic Kinzua Bridge, providing a clear look at the area's transition from an industrial corridor to a protected landscape.

Transportation patterns are defined by the Old Railroad Grade and winding local routes that connect small settlements like Cyclone, Ormsby, and Gifford. These hamlets, along with smaller locales like Backus and Simpson, are situated along ridge tops and valley floors, reflecting a development pattern shaped by both the rugged geography and the historic rail lines that once served the oil and timber industries.