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2013 Map of Cyclone

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of Cyclone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

The Bradford Oil Field and Ormsby Oil Field define much of this Pennsylvania landscape, reflecting the region's enduring connection to petroleum extraction. Settlements like Gifford, Ormsby, and the eponymous Cyclone are scattered along a network of winding roads, many following the natural contours of the northern Allegheny plateau. The topography is deeply incised by drainages such as Kinzua Cr and Threemile Run, which have carved out significant features like the Kinzua Gorge.

Evidence of historical transportation is visible in the Old Railroad Grade north of McKean, while the southwestern portion of the map highlights Kinzua Bridge State Park. This area contains the site of the Kinzua Bridge, a landmark that underscores the industrial and engineering heritage of the region. Local landmarks like Wildcat Hollow and McQuen Hollow speak to the naming conventions of the early settlers and loggers who worked these hills.