2019 Map of Lee Fire Tower

About this map

Lee Fire Tower overlooks a landscape defined by deeply incised drainages and high ridges at the convergence of Potter, Tioga, and Lycoming counties. This 2019 survey captures a terrain shaped by both natural waterways and human industry, most notably along Kettle Creek and Cushman Branch. The naming of Gas Well Hollow, Former Shanty Hollow, and Clay Mine Rd reflects a history of resource extraction and temporary timber or mining camps. The extensive network of corridors like Francis Leetonia Rd and Pipeline Line Rd demonstrates how the forest has been navigated for utility and forestry. While the heights of Chestnut Ridge dominate the center, named features such as Stony Valley and Big Dam Hollow suggest the specific landmarks known to local hunters and woodsmen who moved through these watersheds.