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1957 Map of Potter Brook

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Potter Brook
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

Westfield serves as the primary hub of activity along the Cowanesque River, where the Wellsville Addison and Galeton railroad line traces the valley floor. The map highlights a rural landscape defined by an intricate network of hollows, such as Mink Hollow and Shingle Shanty Hollow, which dictate the placement of early thoroughfares like Plank Road and California Road.

Genealogists will find a high concentration of burial sites throughout the townships, including Plank Cem, River View Cem, and the Swimley Cem near the eastern boundary. The transition from agricultural valley floors to upland peaks like Asaph Peak is well-documented, with evidence of local infrastructure ranging from the Maico Airfield in the north to the Television Relay Station overlooking Boom Corners. Smaller settlements like Brookfield and Elmer remain connected by winding routes through the Potter and Tioga county borderlands.