2016 Map of Rich Valley

About this map

Rich Valley serves as a primary geographic corridor in this section of the Allegheny Plateau, where the Driftwood Branch Sinnemahoning Creek carves a deep path toward Emporium. This 2016 survey illustrates the rugged drainage patterns of the region, defined by long, named hollows such as Twelve Hollow, Fourmile Hollow, and the peculiarly named Six and One Half Mile Hollow. The settlement pattern follows the narrow valley floors, with small communities like Lockwood and Weber City situated along the primary watercourses and road networks. Evidence of the region’s resource-based history remains in labels like Oil Well Hollow, reflecting the legacy of Pennsylvania’s northern oil and gas fields. Significant infrastructure includes the Emporium Reservoir nestled in the southern hills and a complex network of forestry and township roads such as Cooks Run Rd and Dividing Ridge Rd that provide access to the high ridges.