2013 Map of Pottersdale

About this map

The W Br Susquehanna River carves a deep, serpentine path through this section of Karthaus Township, anchoring a landscape defined by steep hollows and narrow drafts. The village of Pottersdale sits centrally atop the plateau, connected by a network of secondary roads and township routes like Three Run Tower Rd. This high ground is punctuated by the Three Runs Lookout Tower and Chestnut Ridge Camp, which look out over the complex drainage patterns of Lower Three Runs and Birch Island Run. Along the riverbanks, the small settlements of Belford and Spruce mark the lower elevations, while Coleman Siding hints at the area's rail-and-timber connections. The terrain names, such as Bear Pen Hollow, Panther Hollow, and Smoke Draft, reflect a deep cultural history of hunting and resource extraction in the West Branch valley.