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2013 Map of Gillett

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

USGS Topo · Published 2013

About this map

Gillett and the surrounding townships of Bradford County are defined by a network of hollows and ridges that shaped early rural settlement patterns in northern Pennsylvania. The landscape is characterized by prominent elevations such as Baker Hill and Rowley Hill, with small communities like Fassett and Dunning clustered along the north-south transit corridors. This topographical arrangement created distinct, self-contained valley pockets, evident in the naming of Smut Hollow and Blodgett Hollow.

Waterways like Canaan Run and the N Br Sugar Cr provided the essential drainage for these agricultural and residential zones. The map details a transition from the higher ground near Doty Hill to the lower crossroads of Checkerville and Berrytown. Researchers can trace the legacy of family landholdings through local landmarks and road names, while exploring the development of rural hamlets like Snedekerville and Coryland as they appeared in the early 21st century.