2016 Map of Norwich

About this map

Norwich sits at the heart of this landscape in McKean County, situated at the confluence of several prominent drainage systems including E Br Potato Cr and Hamlin Run. The terrain is defined by a dense network of hollows and ridges, with family-named landmarks like Evans Hill and Jay Cox Hill rising above the valley floors. The naming conventions throughout the quadrangle, such as Tramroad Hollow and Railroad Run, point to the region's industrial heritage in timber or coal transport that once moved through these narrow corridors. Remote access is facilitated by winding routes like Dividing Ridge Rd and Scaffold Lick Rd, which follow the natural contours of the high ground between watersheds. The map also captures numerous smaller drainages and secluded locations such as Stone Chimney Hollow and Porcupine Hollow, offering a detailed view of the localized geography before the modern era's further development.