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1950 Map of Marshlands

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Marshlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Pine Creek carves a deep valley through the high plateau at the border of Potter and Tioga Counties, serving as the primary corridor for both the Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the Roosevelt Highway. The rugged terrain of Cedar Mountain and Elephant Mtn is etched with dozens of named hollows, many bearing the surnames of early families such as Hubers, Grim, and John Smith.

Settlements like Watrous, Manhattan, and Marshlands cluster along the watercourses, where the narrow flats provided space for community life. Local history is anchored by the Maynard Sch and Phoenix Ch, while genealogical researchers will find several well-defined burial grounds, including the Maynard Cem and Nolton Cem, situated on higher ground above the drainages. Numerous timber and pack trails, such as the Rexford Trail and Wild Apple Trail, wind through the uplands, tracing the legacy of the region's forest-based economy.