1902 Map of Elders Ridge

About this map

Crooked Creek and Plum Creek carve through the landscape of western Pennsylvania, defining the settlement patterns of the early twentieth century. The map reveals a high density of small villages and rural post offices, such as Long Run P. O., that once anchored these farming and mining communities. The intersection of local industry and social life is evident in the presence of Cochran Mills and several prominent religious landmarks, including Brick Church and Spring Church. In the southern portion of the sheet, the Kiskiminetas river valley supports larger population centers like Avonmore and Salina. This survey offers a detailed look at the complex network of creeks, runs, and hollows, such as Dark Hollow, which dictated the routes of early roads and the placement of hamlets like Elders Ridge and Iselin before modern highway development.