2013 Map of Keating Summit

About this map

Keating Summit serves as a central hub in this landscape where the headwaters of the Allegheny Portage Cr and Sinnemahoning Portage Cr nearly meet, marking a significant topographical divide. The settlement pattern follows these narrow creek valleys, with Liberty and Wrights positioned along the northern corridor. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous named hollows, many of which hint at the region's industrial and land-use history, such as Planing Mill Hollow, Gas Well Hollow, and Slabtown Hollow. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like the Fox Mountain Fire Tower and the Lookout Mountain Overlook, providing vantage points over the complex drainage systems of Freeman Run and Cowley Hill Rd. This map captures the rural character of McKean County, where small crossroads communities and family-named hollows define the local geography.