2013 Map of Hammersley Fork

About this map

Hammersley Fork and the settlement of Leidy anchor this modern topographical study of the central Pennsylvania Highlands. The landscape is defined by the sharp meanders of Kettle Cr, which carves through the mountains to form distinctive landforms like Oxbow Bend and a formation known as The Bunk. This drainage system is fed by numerous named branches, including Hammersley Fork and Trout Run, which cut deep valleys into the surrounding peaks. To the east, the Beech Bottom Natural Area preserves a significant stretch of the forested plateau, while the southern edge of the map identifies the northern reaches of Kettle Creek Lake. The naming conventions throughout the hollows, such as Beer Keg Hollow, Poges Hole, and Austin Hollow, suggest a long history of local woodsmanship and secluded mountain life that has persisted into the twenty-first century.