2019 Map of First Fork

About this map

First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek carves a deep valley through the high plateaus of Potter County and Cameron County, serving as the primary corridor for human movement and settlement in this part of north-central Pennsylvania. The small riverside communities of First Fork and Lushbaugh occupy the narrow floor of the valley, connected by 1st Fork Rd. The surrounding terrain is defined by a dense network of steep hollows and ridges, such as Upper Logue Hollow and Owl Hollow, where numerous tributaries like Berge Run and Miley Run drain into the main stem. Evidence of the area's rural history is found in several family and community landmarks, including Gilmore Cem near the fork and Smith Cem further downstream. Higher elevations like Grove Hill remain largely defined by forest access routes such as Lick Island Forest Rd and the Ridge Trl.