2016 Map of Lee Fire Tower

About this map

Lee Fire Tower stands as the primary landmark in this densely dissected landscape at the meeting point of Potter, Tioga, and Lycoming Counties. The drainage pattern is exceptionally detailed, defined by the winding course of Kettle Creek and its many tributaries, including Cherry Run, Slidery Br, and the Francis Branch. The map reveals a complex network of narrow valleys and ridges, with family-named or descriptive landmarks such as Hedgehog Hollow, Tinsmith Hollow, and Schoolhouse Hollow providing a glimpse into the naming traditions of the area's early inhabitants. Human activity is represented by timber and resource-related infrastructure, seen in the winding Francis Leetonia Rd, the Pipeline Rd, and Clay Mine Rd. The terrain transitions from high plateaus like Chestnut Ridge Rd down into deep incisions like Stony Valley and Jug Hollow, illustrating the typical topography of the Pennsylvania Wilds region.