2023 Map of James City

About this map

The Allegheny National Forest landscape across the border of McKean and Elk Counties centers on the small northern Pennsylvania settlements of James City and McKinley. This 2023 survey illustrates a modern geography defined by public recreation and watershed protection. A dense network of seasonal paths, including the Twin Lakes Hiking Trl, Brushy Glen Ski Trl, and Timberline Atv Loop Trl, weaves through the timbered uplands and deep drainages like Bush Hollow. Local genealogy is anchored by landmarks such as Highland Cem near Highland Corners, while the surrounding terrain is carved by numerous trout streams including Big Mill Creek and Bear Creek. The map reflects the transition of this former lumbering region into a preserved forest landscape, where once-bustling hamlets like Nansen and Carlson now serve as quiet points within the federal forest boundaries.