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2010 Map of Rich Valley

Name: 2010 Topographic Map of Rich Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2010
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2010

About this map

Rich Valley and the surrounding woodlands of Norwich Township appear here in the early twenty-first century, defined by a complex network of narrow drainages and deep hollows. The Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek carves a central path through the landscape, flanked by small settlements such as Lawn View and Lockwood. This area's heritage is etched into the terrain through family-named landmarks and historical industrial sites like Oil Well Hollow, while modern infrastructure is represented by the Keystone Park Airport near the southeastern boundary.

Transport and water management shape the valley's character, with North Creek and Clear Creek feeding into the main branch. The presence of the Emporium Reservoir Dam on Towner Run indicates the ongoing importance of water resources for the region. Numerous named drafts and hollows, including Chadwick Draft and Six and One Half Mile Hollow, illustrate a landscape where human habitation has long been confined to the narrow corridors between steep ridges.