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1945 Map of Driftwood

Name: 1945 Topographic Map of Driftwood
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Bennett Branch Sinnemahoning Creek carves a sharp, winding course through this section of the Pennsylvania Wilds, defining the industrial and transit corridor of the region during the mid-20th century. The village of Driftwood serves as a local hub, situated where the creek meets its northern branches. The landscape is characterized by steep drainage patterns, with numerous hollows like Grindstone Hollow and Hicks Hollow feeding into the main valley.

Evidence of historical transportation is prominent throughout the survey. The Penn Central rail line tracks the river, while a distinct Old Railroad Grade follows the northern bank toward Mix Run. For genealogists, the map identifies the upland Mason Hill Cem and small settlements like Castle Garden and Hicks Run. The rugged topography of Gibson and the Cameron and Elk County line highlights the isolation of these stream-valley communities before modern highway expansions.