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2019 Map of Cyclone

Name: 2019 Topographic Map of Cyclone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2019
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2019

About this map

Kinzua Gorge and the site of the Kinzua Bridge anchor the southern reaches of this McKean County landscape, where the plateau is deeply dissected by drainage systems like Kinzua Cr and Marvin Cr. The map documents a cluster of settlements including Gifford, Cyclone, and Ormsby, connected by a network of winding roads such as Rte 646 and the Smethport Ormsby Rd.

Evidence of the region's industrial and geological character is visible through features like Deep Well Rd, Pipeline Dr, and the prominent Ormsby Summit. The terrain is defined by numerous named hollows and runs, including Wildcat Hollow and McQuen Hollow, reflecting the complex topography typical of the Pennsylvania high plateau. Smaller locales such as Kushequa and Gaffney sit along the creek beds, illustrating the historical pattern of development following the water and rail routes through the narrow valleys.