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1947 Map of Galeton

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Galeton
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1991
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1991

About this map

Galeton serves as the primary hub at the confluence of Pine Creek and its many tributaries, showcasing a landscape shaped by the logging and tanning industries of Potter County. The Wa&G railroad line tracks the narrow valley floors, connecting industrial outposts like Germania Sta and Lymans Run Sta. High on the surrounding ridges, the settlement patterns of Germania and Carter Camp are clearly defined by a network of local routes including Cheese Factory Road and Tote Road.

Deep hollows like Acid Factory Hol and Steer Brush Basin suggest the area's legacy of chemical manufacturing and bark harvesting. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as the Yochum Hill Cem and Byam Cem, while outdoorsmen can trace the early path of the Beehive Trail across the Ulysses plateau. The map's contour lines illustrate the sharp transitions from high flats to the deeply incised stream beds of the West Branch Pine Creek.