1939 Map of Kane

About this map

Kane serves as the industrial and transit anchor for this 1930s survey of the Allegheny Plateau, where the Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio railroads converge to move timber and minerals. The landscape is defined by the deep incision of Tionesta Creek and its many branches, including the West Branch and East Branch. These valleys are dotted with company towns and shipping points like Brookston and James City. Local life is recorded through features such as Northwestern Sch and Greendale Sch, while the presence of a CCC Camp and Fire Tower at Highland Corners reflects Depression-era conservation efforts. Distinctive local names like Pigs Ear and Windy City sit alongside specialized sites like Crystal Mineral Springs, illustrating a region transitioning from raw resource extraction to a more diversified rural economy.