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2016 Map of Dents Run

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

USGS Topo · Published 2016

About this map

Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek carves a deep valley through this portion of Elk County, defining the settlement patterns and transportation corridors of the region. The small community of Dents Run sits along this waterway at the junction with the stream of the same name, while Sumerson and Wilmer occupy higher ground and side hollows nearby. Local heritage is preserved at the Johnson Cem, situated near the winding Johnson Run.

The landscape is characterized by a dense network of named drafts and hollows, such as Belle Draft, English Draft, and Dark Hollow, which feed into the primary creek system. To the south, the terrain levels out somewhat near the Quehanna Hwy, where the Beaver Run Shallow Water Impoundment represents a significant modification to the local hydrology. This map reveals the intricate connection between the narrow valley settlements and the expansive upland tracts like Winslow Hill and Grant Hill.