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1939 Map of Kane

Name: 1939 Topographic Map of Kane
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1939
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1939

About this map

Kane serves as the primary hub of this northern Pennsylvania plateau landscape, where the confluence of several branches of Kinzua Creek and the Baltimore and Ohio railroad corridor defined the local economy before World War II. The map reveals a high density of small, industrial-era settlements and mail stops, such as Russell City De Young P O and James City, many of which were centers for timbering or glass manufacturing.

The presence of the CCC Camp at Highland Corners and a Firetower near Sackett reflects the era's focus on forest management and conservation within the National forest lands. Local social infrastructure is well-documented through rural educational sites like Northwestern Sch and unique landmarks such as Crystal Mineral Springs and the colorfully named Pigs Ear. Combined with numerous creek runs and smaller junctions like Durant City Junction, the map provides a look at the intricate network of workers' hamlets and rail sidings that once populated the McKean County highlands.