2013 Map of Oswayo

About this map

Oswayo and Millport anchor this map of the northern Pennsylvania and southern New York borderlands, where the landscape is defined by a dense network of named hollows and winding creek beds. The drainage of Oswayo Cr and Elevenmile Cr dictates the local road patterns, such as 11 Mile Rd, which connect small crossroads like Coneville and Chrystal. The region's industrial character is marked by the Sharon Oil and Gas Field in the north, while the presence of Adams Airport and the settlement at Hebron Center provide modern reference points for local researchers. Family history and local geography are deeply intertwined here, evidenced by numerous hollows named for early residents or landmarks, including Brizzee Hollow, Wokeley Hollow, and the curiously named Toad Hollow. These small drainages reflect the historical settlement of these narrow valleys between the timbered ridges of Potter and Allegany counties.