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2013 Map of First Fork

Name: 2013 Topographic Map of First Fork
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2013
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

First Fork Sinnemahoning Cr carves a deep valley through this portion of Potter County, serving as the primary corridor for settlement and transit. The small communities of First Fork and Lushbaugh are situated along its banks, connected by the winding path of state route 872. This 2013 survey illustrates a landscape dominated by narrow hollows and numerous tributary runs, such as Berge Run and Rattlesnake Run, which drain the surrounding highlands.

Conservation and forestry are evident in the presence of Sinnemahoning State Park and the prominent Brooks Firetower on the western ridges. These features, along with names like Barrett Slide and Bear Trap Hollow, speak to the region's history of timbering and wildlife management. The detailed network of forest roads and trails, including Lick Island Forest Rd and Bobcat Trl, provides a clear view of how these remote areas were accessed for natural resource oversight and recreation in the early 21st century.