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1948 Map of Norwich

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Norwich
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Norwich sits at the junction of several narrow valleys within the township of Norwich, where the waters of Potato Creek and the East Branch Potato Creek converge. This 1940s landscape is defined by its industrial and natural drainage patterns, with numerous runs and brooks cutting through the high plateaus of the Dividing Ridge. The topography is marked by family-named landmarks and hollows, such as O'Brien Hollow and McAllister Hol, reflecting the history of local settlement and land use in this part of McKean County.

A prominent Pipe Line traverses the northern terrain, crossing Walcott Brook and passing near Evans Hill, illustrating the utility infrastructure that shared the woods with older transport routes like Railroad Run. The density of named hollows—including Kimball Hollow, Squab Hollow, and Pigeon Hollow—suggests a deeply partitioned landscape where every fold in the hills was a distinct landmark for the residents and workers of the era.