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1966 Map of Ludlow

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Ludlow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1968
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1968

About this map

Allegheny National Forest dominates this mid-1960s landscape, where industry and preservation meet among the timber and streams. The settlement of Ludlow sits along Tionesta Creek, serving as a focal point near the border of Warren and McKean Counties. The map reveals a legacy of resource extraction, marked by numerous gas wells and the remnants of transportation history like the Old Railroad Grade and the Roystone water tank.

Conservation efforts are evident in the Tionesta Scenic Area and various recreational spots such as a Roadside Park and Picnic Area. Local landmarks like Gibbs Hill, the Hoffman Farm Camp, and a Lookout Tower provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians tracing the development of this wooded region. The network of runs, including Twomile Run and Cherry Run, illustrates the complex drainage system that has shaped the area's topography and settlement patterns.