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2023 Map of Cyclone

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Cyclone
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Kinzua Gorge and the rugged valley of Kinzua Creek dominate this landscape within the Allegheny Plateau. The area is defined by its deep-cut drainages and historical oil-and-gas infrastructure, visible in the winding routes of Smethport Ormsby Rd and Rte 646. Small communities like Cyclone, Ormsby, and Gifford are connected by a network of ridgeline roads such as Summit Rd, reflecting a settlement pattern dictated by the steep hollows.

The presence of Kinzua Bridge State Park in the southwest highlights the transition from industrial utility to conservation. Significant elevation changes are marked by features like Ormsby Summit and named hollows including Wildcat Hollow and McQuen Hollow. To the south, the village of Kushequa sits near the headwaters of Threemile Run, providing a detailed look at the rural crossroads and small-scale settlements that have long characterized McKean County.