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1947 Map of Lee Fire Tower

Name: 1947 Topographic Map of Lee Fire Tower
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1954
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1954

About this map

The Lee Fire Tower overlooks a landscape defined by deep valleys and the convergence of several major forest tracts in the Pennsylvania wilds. During this late-1940s survey, the area was dominated by the intersection of Abbott, Elk, Stewardson, and Brown townships, marking the meeting point of Tioga, Potter, and Lycoming counties. The drainage network is particularly dense here, featuring the headwaters of Kettle Creek and the long, winding course of Francis Branch.

Evidence of resource extraction and fire protection is etched into the terrain, from a Gas Well in Elk to the Pipe Line traversing the southern ridges. While roads like State Road and Manor Road provide primary access, much of the interior is navigable only via old routes such as the Warpath, Brackman Trail, and the Clay Mine Trail. This map offers a clear view of the region's mid-century management before the expansion of modern forest roads.