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2016 Map of Cyclone

Name: 2016 Topographic Map of Cyclone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2016
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Cyclone and the surrounding highlands of McKean County define this landscape, where deep valleys and high summits dictate the local infrastructure. The terrain is marked by significant topographical shifts, from the heights of Ormsbsy Summit down into the dramatic Kinzua Gorge. Waterways like Kinzua Cr and Minard Run carve through the plateau, creating a network of hollows such as Wildcat Hollow and McQuen Hollow.

Settlement patterns follow the ridges and stream valleys, with small clusters at Ormsby, Backus, and Gifford. The southern portion of the map is anchored by the site of the Kinzua Bridge, an engineering landmark spanning the valley. Local industry and utility are evident through labels like Deep Well Rd and Pipeline Dr, reflecting the region's historical and ongoing connection to natural resource extraction and transportation across the varied Pennsylvania elevations.