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1954 Map of Gillett

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Gillett
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

Gillett and the surrounding valley of South Creek anchor this mid-century portrait of northern Bradford County, just south of the New York state line. The Pennsylvania railroad corridor defines the central north-south axis of the landscape, threading through small railside communities like Fassett and Snedekerville. The surrounding hills are marked by a pattern of upland farming and family landmarks, including Baker Hill and Rowley Hill, reflecting a rural economy established long before the 1950s.

Local genealogy and history are well-preserved through numerous named churches and burial grounds. Significant sites such as the Baptist Hill Ch near Coryland and the Doty Hill Cem in the northeast corner offer specific touchpoints for tracing family roots. The map also captures the drainage patterns of small runs like Smut Hollow Run and Justice Run, which carved the steep hollows that dictated the placement of early roads and settlements like Checkerville and Berrytown.